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Upper Extremity Treatment Flashcards

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  1. During assessment of finger MCP joints, which end-feel is normal for MCP flexion?

    Answer: Firm/capsular

    Normal MCP flexion end-feel is firm or capsular due to tension in the joint capsule and collateral ligaments.

  2. A CCEP practitioner uses the 'long-axis distraction' technique for the glenohumeral joint primarily to:

    Answer: Decompress the joint space and restore joint play

    Long-axis distraction of the glenohumeral joint decompresses the joint surfaces and restores normal joint play, which is essential before applying other mobilization techniques.

  3. Pronator teres syndrome differs from carpal tunnel syndrome in that paresthesias typically:

    Answer: Include the thenar eminence and proximal palm, not just distal digits

    In pronator teres syndrome, median nerve compression is proximal to the palmar cutaneous branch, so symptoms include the thenar eminence and proximal palm — areas spared in carpal tunnel syndrome.

  4. When performing an HVLA manipulation to the radiocarpal joint for a restricted extension restriction, the line of drive should be directed:

    Answer: Volar to dorsal with a slight ulnar deviation component

    For a radiocarpal extension restriction, the manipulative thrust is directed from volar to dorsal (pushing the carpals dorsally) to gap the restricted extension direction.

  5. The 'drawer test' for the shoulder evaluates stability in which direction when performed with the arm at 90° abduction?

    Answer: Anterior-posterior translation

    The load-and-shift (drawer) test with the arm at 90° abduction evaluates anterior and posterior glenohumeral translation by loading the humeral head and shifting it on the glenoid.

  6. Which muscle is the primary dynamic stabilizer preventing superior translation of the humeral head during arm elevation?

    Answer: Supraspinatus

    The supraspinatus compresses the humeral head into the glenoid and resists superior migration during arm elevation, functioning as the primary dynamic restraint against superior translation.

  7. Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) most commonly affects which tendon sheath?

    Answer: The A1 pulley region of the flexor tendon sheath at the MCP joint

    Trigger finger results from stenosis of the A1 pulley at the level of the MCP joint, causing the flexor tendon to catch or lock as it passes through the narrowed sheath.