Best Practice Case Studies-Elbow and Forearm

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The document provides answers and explanations for two study questions related to orthopedic conditions of the elbow.

<strong>Study Question #1</strong>: It addresses a patient with lateral epicondylitis (commonly known as tennis elbow) who hasn’t attempted any treatment yet. The recommended treatment from the options provided is eccentric exercises. Eccentric exercises involve tension applied to muscles as they lengthen, which can reduce tendon tension, alleviate pain, and promote healing. This type of exercise has shown benefits such as pain reduction, improved grip strength, and enhanced functionality of the hand. Research highlights that while Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a viable treatment, eccentric exercises should be the first option for someone who hasn't tried other treatments.

<strong>Study Question #2</strong>: This question discusses the impact of repetitive valgus extension overload leading to medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow). The structures primarily involved in this condition are the origins of the pronator teres and flexor carpi ulnaris. Medial epicondylitis mainly affects the flexor-pronator muscle group at the medial epicondyle, involving the pronator teres and flexor carpi radialis, among others. This condition arises from stress at the musculotendinous junction causing tenosynovitis or tendinosis.

The document references studies and articles to support these recommendations and findings, highlighting the current understanding and research in treating these conditions effectively.

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Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 13

Topic Elbow and Forearm

Keywords

lateral epicondylitis

tennis elbow

eccentric exercises

medial epicondylitis

golfer's elbow

pronator teres

flexor carpi ulnaris

Platelet-Rich Plasma

valgus extension overload

musculotendinous junction

3rd Edition

3rd Edition, CASE 13

Elbow and Forearm