PPT-Evaluation of Elbow, Hand, and Wrist Injuries

Zoë J Foster MD October 19 2016 Objectives Review of the anatomy relevant to the upper extremity Evaluation of common elbow pathologies Evaluation of common wrist and hand pathologies Case. Gently bend your wrist forward at a right angle and hold for 5 seconds Straighten your wrist Gently bend it backwards and hold for 5 seconds Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions Wrist lift Place your palm on the table and lift the 64257ngers up Place your ot The hand and the wrist are the most active and the most intricate parts of the upper extremity. . (Magee, David; Orthopedic Physical Assessment 4. th. Ed). Vulnerable to injury and does not respond well to serious trauma. Anatomy. 27 bones in the hand and wrist. Nerves. Medial. Ulnar. Radial. Flexor and extensor tendon for each finger. Anatomy. Carpals. Scaphoid. Lunate. Triquetral. Pisiform. Trapezium. Trapezoid. Capitate. Sarah . Rayner (ESP Physiotherapist) and Dr Tim Hughes. January 2015. Anatomy: Surface Marking Exercise. Medial and lateral epicondyles . Radial Head. Olecranon. Radial and ulna styloids. Radiocarpal joint. (. Shoulder,elbow,and. wrist). . IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY. Frank Cairo R.T. ( R ) ( CT ) ( MR ). General Imaging Methods. CT is a major method for the evaluation of MSK anatomy and disease; it. Provides specific information about bone and other mineralized tissue. Elbow/ Golf Elbow. De . de. . Quervain's. Disease. Anatomy of the . elbow. Tennis elbow . Golf elbow . De . Quervain's. Tendinitis. Contents. The elbow joint is made up of the following bones, muscles and ligaments.. 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 Educational Objectives. Understand. Anatomy of the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. Principles of rehab exercises . Preventive/supportive techniques and protective devices . Identify. components of evaluation format. hinge joint . formed between the distal end of the . humerus. in the upper arm and the proximal ends of the ulna and radius in the forearm. The elbow allows for the flexion and extension of the forearm relative to the upper arm, as well as rotation of the forearm and wrist.. Waiter’s. tip . sign. Dystocia. Upper Lesions of the Brachial Plexus . (. Erb-Duchenne. Palsy). excessive displacement of the head to the opposite side. depression of the shoulder on the same side. Elbow Pain Specific SymptomsMedial Epicondylitis Painful resisted wrist flexion ainful resisted forearm pronation (palm facing downward)Painful resisted wrist extensionainful resisted radial deviation Fact Sheet Fact Sheets www.hastingsphysio.com.au Ph: (02) 6583 2111 What is Tennis Elbow? Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is an overuse injury to the outside of the elbow. It is the inflammation 0113 229 1300 The wrist exor muscles contract when you ex your wrist (bend your wrist in the direction of your palm), twist your forearm down, or grip with your hand. The contracting muscles Requires muscular strength. Common tennis injuries include:. Tennis elbow. Rotator cuff tears . Jumper’s knee. Signs and symptoms. A. thlete feels pain in lateral elbow. Burning, weak grip strength.