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Radial tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve is pinched or compressed as it enters the radial tunnel Cause A history of overuse in a single event or repetitive activities A…

Ulnar nerve is compressed on the Cubital tunnel at elbow. Cause : leaning on the elbow, prolonged elbow flexion, or injury  Risk factors Prior fracture or dislocation of the elbow Bone spurs/arthritis of the…

What is sprain : stretching or tearing of ligaments Cause : Injury or overuse Test : Valgus, varus test Treatment by Staging of Injury Acute stage(0-3 days) RICE MLD :…

Ligaments Radial collateral ligament Ulnar collateral ligament Annular ligament Cubital tunnel Cubital fossa

Humeroulnar joint (Concave on Convex) ROM : flexion(150°), extension(0-10°) CPOR : Flexion > Extension Open packed position : 70° flexion Closed packed postion : Full extension Humeroradial joint(Concave on Convex) ROM…

Type Closed or simple vs open or compound Complete or incomplete Complete fracture : transverse, oblique, spiral, comminuted, avulsion, osteochondral  Incomplete fracture : compression, greenstick, perforation, stress  Fracture name Colles’…

1 CNS(central nerve system) Brain Spinal cord 2. PNS(peripheral nerve system) Spinal nerve Cranial nerve All other nerves except CNS Brain  Cerebrum  Frontal(Motor)  → Broca area(frontal) : motor speech area,…

It is  a condition that causes pain and swelling below the knee joint, where the patellar tendon attaches to the top of the shinbone (tibia), a spot called the tibial…

A condition in which there is increased pressure within a closed osteofascial compartment, resulting in impaired local circulation.  Because the fascia does not stretch, this can cause increased pressure on…

Inflammation of the tibial periosteum= periostitis = medial tibial stress syndrome = tibial tenoperiostitis Risk factors : overuse, pes planus, Tight Achilles tendon Symptoms and signs Aching or dull pain…