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imported>Robert Badgett (New page: {{subpages}} The '''elbow joint''' is a "hinge joint connecting the forearm to the arm."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> ==Physical examination== Elbow fractures can be diagnosed on [[physical examina...) |
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Elbow fractures can be diagnosed on [[physical examination]] by inability to full extend the elbow. The [[sensitivity and specificity]] is 92% and 61%.<ref name="pmid18324503">{{cite journal |author=Lamprakis A, Vlasis K, Siampou E, Grammatikopoulos I, Lionis C |title=Can elbow-extension test be used as an alternative to radiographs in primary care? |journal=Eur J Gen Pract |volume=13 |issue=4 |pages=221–4 |year=2007 |pmid=18324503 |doi=10.1080/13814780701814820 |url=http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&doi=10.1080/13814780701814820 |issn=}}</ref> | Elbow fractures can be diagnosed on [[physical examination]] by inability to full extend the elbow. The [[sensitivity and specificity]] is 92% and 61%.<ref name="pmid18324503">{{cite journal |author=Lamprakis A, Vlasis K, Siampou E, Grammatikopoulos I, Lionis C |title=Can elbow-extension test be used as an alternative to radiographs in primary care? |journal=Eur J Gen Pract |volume=13 |issue=4 |pages=221–4 |year=2007 |pmid=18324503 |doi=10.1080/13814780701814820 |url=http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&doi=10.1080/13814780701814820 |issn=}}</ref> | ||
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Injections with [[corticosteroid]]s and oral [[non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent]]s have similar effect.<ref name="pmid19054817">{{cite journal| author=Gaujoux-Viala C, Dougados M, Gossec L| title=Efficacy and safety of steroid injections for shoulder and elbow tendonitis: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. | journal=Ann Rheum Dis | year= 2009 | volume= 68 | issue= 12 | pages= 1843-9 | pmid=19054817 | |||
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Revision as of 21:49, 25 February 2010
The elbow joint is a "hinge joint connecting the forearm to the arm."[1]
Physical examination
Elbow fractures can be diagnosed on physical examination by inability to full extend the elbow. The sensitivity and specificity is 92% and 61%.[2]
Treatment
Medications
Injections with corticosteroids and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents have similar effect.[3]
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Elbow joint (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Lamprakis A, Vlasis K, Siampou E, Grammatikopoulos I, Lionis C (2007). "Can elbow-extension test be used as an alternative to radiographs in primary care?". Eur J Gen Pract 13 (4): 221–4. DOI:10.1080/13814780701814820. PMID 18324503. Research Blogging.
- ↑ Gaujoux-Viala C, Dougados M, Gossec L (2009). "Efficacy and safety of steroid injections for shoulder and elbow tendonitis: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.". Ann Rheum Dis 68 (12): 1843-9. DOI:10.1136/ard.2008.099572. PMID 19054817. PMC PMC2770107. Research Blogging.