Elbow

Question 1

Look (Compare both sides)

Answer 1

• Swelling, erythema, scarring, brusising

- inflammation forearm

Question 2

Feel (Compare both sides)

Answer 2

-Temperature

Palpate bony prominences:

• olceranion
• Lateral and medial epicondyles
• Forearm (lateral and medial) > inflammation , golfers and tennis elbow

Question 3

Move:

Answer 3

-Flexion:
Bend elbows

Extension:
-straighten arms and elbow

Pronation + Supination

Question 4

Special Tests

Answer 4

Against Resistance:
Medial Epicondyltis (golfer’s elbow):
-Ask patient to flex elbow against resistance
(flex to playgolf in st andrews)

Lateral Epicondyltis (Tennis Elbow)
-Extension of wrist and apply pressure
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