Exam Preview for 6594: Demystifying Elbow Pain Through Case Studies

Demystifying Elbow Pain Through Case Studies, Part 2

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1. Which of the following is the most common bacterial cause of septic bursitis in the elbow? Streptococcus pyogenes Escherichia coli Staphylococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa
2. Which symptom is typically observed in cases of vascular insufficiency affecting the elbow? Fever and chills Cramping or aching pain in the forearm Sharp, shooting pain radiating from the shoulder Full range of motion with mild discomfort
3. What is an autoimmune disease affecting multiple organ systems and causes inflammation, fatigue, rashes, and joint pain? Psoriatic Arthritis Gout Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Fibromyalgia
4. Which test would likely reproduce symptoms in a patient with cervical radiculopathy affecting the elbow? Tinel’s sign at the elbow Spurling’s test Phalen’s test Lachman test
5. A patient presents with numbness and tingling in the index and middle fingers of the right hand, following a herniated cervical disc at C6-C7. Which diagnostic test would help confirm cervical radiculopathy? Cervical X-rays Spurling’s test Wrist flexion test Grip strength assessment