- presents with an insidious onset of pain related to a recent increase in occupational or recreational activities.
- Patients also often report weakened
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- point of maximal tenderness is 5-10 mm distal to and anterior to the medial epicondyle.
Medial epicondylitis- It is most often a tendinopathy of the flexor carpi radialis and the pronator teres
presents with a history of vague anterior elbow pain and a history of repeated elbow flexion with forearm supination and pronation, such as dumbbell curls. Resisted supination produces
pain deep in the antecubital fossa
biceps tendinopathy
neuropathy of the ulnar nerve caused by compression or traction as it passes
through the cubital tunnel of the medial elbow
- usually accompanied by numbness and tingling in the ulnar border
of the forearm and hand. If it has existed for some time, the intrinsic hand muscle may become weak
cubital tunnel syndrome
common in weight lifters or athletes who repetitively extend their elbows against resistance. Pain occurs at the posterior elbow with resisted extension, and tenderness is located over the triceps
triceps tendinopathy
Test for it with: primary restraint to valgus stress on the elbow during overhead throwing.
- These injuries often occur in athletes participating in sports that require overhead throwing, such as baseball, javelin, and volleyball.
- Patients often report a pop followed by immediate pain and bruising around the medial elbow
Ulnar collateral ligament injury-- moving valgus stress test has 100%
sensitivity and 75% specificity for diagnosing UCL injuries.
test which has the best PPV for meniscus injuries
Thessaly test: pt stands on affected leg while it is flexed 20 degrees. They internally and externally rotate the knee 3 times while holding the examiner's hand for support. Locking, catching, or joint line pain constitutes a positive test.
name 3 tests which detect injuries to the ACL
lachman's, anterior drawer, and the pivot shift test
describe the mcmurray test
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