Exam Preview for 6652: Demystifying Elbow Pain Through Case Studies

Demystifying Elbow Pain Through Case Studies, Part 1

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1. What structure primarily stabilizes the elbow joint, enabling its single degree of movement? Trochlea and radial head Medial and lateral collateral ligaments Ulnar and radial nerves Olecranon process
2. What is the most common cause of cervical radiculopathy in individuals in their fifth and sixth decades of life? Trauma Tumors Disc herniation Degenerative disc disease
3. In cervical radiculopathy, which nerve root is most commonly impacted, leading to radiating pain in the arm? C5 C6 C7 C8
4. Which test is commonly used to diagnose ulnar nerve compression at the elbow and involves tapping at specific points? Froment’s test Tinel’s sign Phalen’s test Spurling’s test
5. Pronator teres syndrome results from the compression of which nerve in the forearm? Ulnar nerve Radial nerve Axillary nerve Median nerve