PPT-Forearm

Wrist and Hand Evaluation Overview Applied anatomy Common wrist and hand injuries History Observation Examination AROMPROM Special tests Neurological exam Circulatory exam Bony Anatomy. Sarah . Kneaskern. , Andrew . Nottleman. , Laura Phillips. Appropriate BP Cuff Size . Proper sized blood pressure cuffs are important for accurate readings.. BP cuff that is too small causes false high BP reading.. Arm & Forearm. Arm Cross Section. The . intermuscular. septum and the . humerus. divide the arm into anterior and posterior compartments. Anterior Compartment:. Flexor’s. “3” muscles. Musculocutaneous nerve. Forearm. Consists of radius (thumb side) and ulna (pinky side). Connected by . interosseous. membrane. Interosseous. membrane . is fibrous connective tissue. Each has . nutrient foramina . – openings for nutrients. Forearm Plate Indications:Acumed Page fracture. This is also called a “buckle” fracture. The topmost layer ofbone on one side of the bone is compressed, causing the other side to bendaway from the growth plate. This is a st Anterior Forearm.   . Draw in a hand. Brachioradialis. Flexes and adducts the wrist. Flexes the wrist. Flexes and abducts the wrist. Pronates and flexes the elbow. Flexes the . elbow. Flexes the fingers/phalanges. A . crutch.  is a mobility aid that transfers weight from the legs to the upper body. It is often used for people who cannot use their legs to support their weight, for reasons ranging from short-term injuries to lifelong disabilities.. The . clavicle. is “S” shaped:. The medial end articulates with the manubrium of the sternum forming the sternoclavicular joint.. The lateral end articulates with the acromion forming the acromioclavicular joint.. Instructor: Alexandra . Okihiro. The Forearm, Wrist and Hand. Head. Radial Tuberosity. Styloid. Process. Styloid. Process. Olecranon Process. Trochlear Notch (U shape). Radial Notch. Head. [Note: The ulna is the only bone where the “head” is found at the distal end instead of proximal end.]. The Elbow and Forearm Bones: Humerus (Major Upper Arm Bone), Radius (Lateral side of forearm), Ulna (Medial side of forearm) Movements: Flexion (Biceps), Extension (Triceps), Supination & Pronation Objectives. ACLS. . PALS . Suture . Splinting . Wound . Care . lumbar . Puncture . Dental . Blocks . Arthrocentesis. . Slit . Lamp Exam . Digital Block. Finger . Reductions . Suturing. See “A Guide to the Basic Suture Workshop”. Cuong Pho DPT, Joe Godges DPT Loma Linda U DPT Program KPSoCal Ortho PT Residency Elbow and Forearm Radiating Pain Description, Etiology, Stages, and Intervention Strategies The below for Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylalgia) Medial epicondylalgia (previously known as epicondylitis) is commonly known as golfer’s elbow. This does not mean that only golfers have this cond ATTR 322. Krzyzanowicz- Spring ‘13. Understand bony and soft tissue anatomy of the elbow and forearm. Understand movement relationships of the elbow and forearm. Describe common injuries to the elbow and forearm.