Instability around the elbow

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QUESTION 1 OF 4

11.A runner falls with their arm in a supinated position and sustains a significant valgus posterolateral force to their elbow.
What is the most common complete sequence of events?

 

 

QUESTION ID: 2182

1. LCL- AP capsule- MCL
2. LCL- coronoid - radial head/neck
3. LUCL-AP capsule- MCL
4. LUCL-LCL-AP capsule
5. MCL-AP capsule-LUCL
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QUESTION 2 OF 4

13.A cricketer presents with decreased bowling speeds and pain after throwing.
Which radiographic finding is least likely to be observed?

QUESTION ID: 2184

1. Calcium deposits in MCL
2. Hypertrophy of humerus
3. Loose bodies
4. Osteophyte formation on the posterolateral olecranon
5. Traction spurs on medial aspect of ulnar notch
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QUESTION 3 OF 4

8.A student presents to clinic 3 months post injury. Their main complaint is elbow clicking when getting out of a chair.
Which structure is most commonly injured?

QUESTION ID: 3176

1. Annular ligament
2. Lateral ulna collateral ligament
3. Medial collateral ligament
4. Radial collateral ligament
5. Radial head
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QUESTION 4 OF 4

9.A right-handed 12-year-old gymnast presents with insidious loss of elbow extension.
Where is the typical finding located?

QUESTION ID: 3177

1. Left capitellum.
2. Left radial head.
3. Left trochlea.
4. Right capitellum
5. Right trochlea
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