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03/12/2016

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Term
proximal carpal row
Definition
scaphoid
lunate
triqeuetrum
pisiform (not in Podraza's notes but still there)
Term
distal carpal row
Definition
trapezium
trapezoid
capitate
hamate
Term
radioulnar jt: structural classification proximal and distal
Definition
synovial
pivot
Term
radioulnar jt: structural classificaiton middle
Definition
syndesmosis
Term
radioulnar jt: movements
Definition
pronation/supination
Term
radioulnar jt: pronation/supination occurs in what plane
Definition
transverse
Term
radioulnar jt: axial and planar characteristics
Definition
uniaxial and uniplanar
Term
radiocarpal jt (twist): structural classification
Definition
synovial
condyloid
Term
radiocarpal jt (twist): sagittal plane movements
Definition
flexion
extension
hyperextension
Term
radiocarpal jt (twist): frontal plane movements
Definition
radial deviation (abduction)
ulnar deviation (adduction)
Term
radiocarpal jt (twist): axial and planar characteristics
Definition
biaxial and biplanar
Term
intercarpal jt: structural classification
Definition
synovial (place)
Term
intercarpal jt: movment
Definition
gliding
Term
intercarpal jt: axial and planar characteristics
Definition
nonaxial and non planar
Term
Carpometacarpal jt: structural classification
Definition
synovial (plane)
Term
Carpometacarpal jt: movement
Definition
gliding
Term
Carpometacarpal jt: axial and nonplanar characteristisc
Definition
non axial and nonplanar
Term
MCP jt: structural classification
Definition
1: thumb synovial (saddle)
2-5: syonvial (condyloid)
Term
MCP jt: thumb frontal movements
Definition
flexion
extension
Term
MCP jt: thumb sagittal movements
Definition
hyperextension
abduction
adduction
Term
MCP jt: 2-5 sagittal movements
Definition
flexion
extension
Term
MCP jt: 2-5 frontal movements
Definition
abduction
adduction
Term
MCP jt: axial and palnar characteristics
Definition
biaxial and biplanar
Term
Interphalangeal jt: structural classification
Definition
synovial
hinge
Term
Interphalangeal jt: sagittal plane motions
Definition
flexion
extension
Term
Interphalangeal jt: axial and planar characteristics
Definition
uniaxial and uniplanar
Term
wrist aka
Definition
carpus
Term
the wrist consists of 2 compound jts named
Definition
radiocarpal and mid carpal
Term
role of the jts proximal to the wrist complex
Definition
aid in the function of the wrist
Term
jts proximal to the wrist complex aid in the functino of the wrist: role of the shoulder
Definition
base of support
Term
jts proximal to the wrist complex aid in the functino of the wrist: role of the elbow
Definition
allows you to reach
Term
jts proximal to the wrist complex aid in the functino of the wrist: role of the forearm
Definition
adjusts position in space
Term
major funciton of the wrist complex
Definition
control length tension relationships of mm and allow fine adjustment of grip
Term
2 major pts regarding the wrist
Definition
structure and biomechanical function vary tremendously
subtle difference drsaticsally effect function
Term
what makes up the radiocarpal jt proximally
Definition
radius and radioulnar disc (TFCC)
Term
what makes up the radiocarpal jt distally
Definition
scaphoid
lunate
triquetrum
Term
radiocarpal jt: the lateral radial facet articulates with what
Definition
the scahpoid
Term
radiocarpal jt: medial radial facet articulates with what
Definition
lunate
Term
radiocarpal jt: TFCC articulates with what
Definition
triquetrum
Term
inclination of the radius in the frontal plane
Definition
23 degrees
Term
inclinatino of the radius in the sagittal plane
Definition
11 degree inclination volar aspect
Term
what is ulnar negative variance
Definition
short ulna vs radius
Term
ulnar negative variance is associated with what
Definition
avascular necrosis of the luante
Term
what is ulnar positive variance
Definition
long ulna versus radius
Term
radiocarpal jt: ulnar positive variance is associated with what
Definition
TFCC change in thickness d/t impingement
Term
relationship between ulnar length and TFCC thickness
Definition
inverse relationship
Term
radiocarpal jt: inclinations are diminished status post what
Definition
foosh (fall on out stretched hand) fracture
Term
radiocarpal jt: why is the inclination present
Definition
accommodate the normal end range of motion
avoid impingement of soft tissue
Term
radiocarpal jt: foosh fx resluts in what
Definition
pain at end range and ulnar impingement
Term
Radiocarpal articulation: shape of distal radius
Definition
biconcave (frontal and sagittal)
Term
Radiocarpal articulation: proximal carpal row consists of what
Definition
scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum
Term
Radiocarpal articulation: proximal carpal row articulates with what proximally
Definition
distal radius
Term
Radiocarpal articulation: shape of the proximal row
Definition
single biconvex surface (sagittal and frontal)
Term
Radiocarpal articulation: articular incongruence: curve of the distal radiocarpal surface compared to the proximal surface
Definition
sharper
Term
Radiocarpal articulation: articular incongruence: the sharper curve of teh distal radiocarpal surface allows for what
Definition
greater ROM in flexion than extension
greater ROM in ulnar deviation than radial deviation
Term
role of the pisiform
Definition
sesamoid bone
increases the moment arm of the flexor carpi ulnaris
Term
Midcarpal jt: what is it
Definition
articulation between proximal carpals ( scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum) and distal carpals (trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate)
Term
Midcarpal jt: type of articulation
Definition
functional rather than anatomic
Term
Midcarpal jt: why is it a functional articulation
Definition
d/t lack of an uninterrupted articular surface
Term
Midcarpal jt: convex-concave rules
Definition
reciprocal concave-convex configuration
Term
Midcarpal jt: example of convex portion
Definition
trapezoid
trapeziium
Term
Midcarpal jt: example of concave portion
Definition
capitate
hamitate
Term
Midcarpal jt: extrinsic ligaments connect the carpals wheree
Definition
radius/ulna proximally
metacarpals distally
Term
Midcarpal jt: ligaments more likely to fail: intrinsic or extrinsic
Definition
extrinsic
Term
Midcarpal jt: ligaments with better capacity to heal: intrinsic or extrinsic
Definition
extrinsic
Term
Midcarpal jt: what do the intrinsic ligaments connect? what are the types?
Definition
the carpals themselves
intercarpal or interosseous
Term
Midcarpal jt: which are the stronger ligaments. extrinsic or intrinsic
Definition
intrinsic
Term
Midcarpal jt: which are the less stiff ligaments. extrinsic or intrinsic
Definition
intrinsic
Term
Midcarpal jt: why are the intrinsic ligaments have less potential for heailng?
Definition
d/t reliance on synovial fluid for nutrition vs vascular structures
Term
Midcarpal jt: the volar carpal ligaments consist of what ligaments: intrinsic or extrinsic
Definition
intrinsic
Term
Midcarpal jt: the 2 intrinsic volar carpal ligaments
Definition
scapholunate interosseus
lunotriquetral interosseous
Term
Midcarpal jt: volar carpal ligaments: intrinsic ligament: scapholunate interosseous: key role
Definition
scaphoid stability and hence the wrist
Term
Midcarpal jt: volar carpal ligaments: intrinsic ligament: scapholunate interosseous: injury to this ligament results in what
Definition
instability of the scaphoid
overall wrist pain
Term
Midcarpal jt: volar carpal ligaments: intrinsic ligament: scapholunate interosseous: characteristics
Definition
largely avascular
susceptible to degenerative changes
Term
Midcarpal jt: volar carpal ligaments: intrinsic ligament: lunotriquetral interosseous: role
Definition
creates stability between the lunate and the triquetrum
Term
Midcarpal jt: volar carpal ligaments: intrinsic ligament: lunotriquetral interosseous: injury yeilds what
Definition
lunate instability
Term
2 dorsal carpal ligaments
Definition
dorsal radiocarpal ligament
dorsal intercarpal ligament
Term
role of the dorsal radiocarpal ligament
Definition
help to offset the sliding of the proximal carpal condyle on the radial inclination
plays a role in arthrokinematics related to the inclination angles
Term
dorsal intercarpal ligament
Definition
contributes to radiocarpal stability
specifically the scaphoid
Term
dorsal carpal ligaments are taught in what wrist motion
Definition
flexion
provides greater stability
Term
Wrist function: Role of the proximal carpals
Definition
mechanical link between the radius and the distal carpals
Term
Wrist function: there is no ______ _____ applied to the proximal row of the carpals
Definition
muscular force
Term
Wrist function: what is an intercalated segment
Definition
unattached middle component of a 3 component structure
Term
Wrist function: counter rotation of the proximal and distal rows occur with what
Definition
ligamentous tension
Term
Wrist function: counter rotatino of the proximal and distal carpal rows occurs with ligamentous tension which does what
Definition
increase the coaptation (adaptation) of the metacarpal articular surfaces and adds stability
Term
Flex/Ext of the wrist: which bone shows the most motion
Definition
scaphoid
Term
Flex/Ext of the wrist: which bone shows the least motion
Definition
lunate
Term
Ext of the wrist: step 0
Definition
start with the wrist in full flexion
Term
Ext of the wrist: step 1
Definition
active extension started by distal carpal row and metacarpals by teh wrist extensors
Term
Ext of the wrist: step 2
Definition
distal carpals glide on the fixed proximal row. distal carpals glide in the same direction as the hand
Term
Ext of the wrist: step 3
Definition
when wrist reaches neutral the ligaments draw the scahpoid and capitate together into a closed pack position
Term
Ext of the wrist: step 4
Definition
continued extensor mm force moves the carpal scaphoid unit on the fixed lunate and triquetrum
Term
Ext of the wrist: step 5
Definition
at 45 degrees extension the scapholunate ligament pulls scaphoid and luante into closed pack which unites all carpals and they move as one
Term
Flex of the wrist: step 0
Definition
start in full wrist extension
Term
Extension of the wrist: summarized: step 0
Definition
start in full wrist flexion
Term
Extension of the wrist: summarized: step 1
Definition
distal carpal row moves on proximal
Term
Extension of the wrist: summarized: step 2
Definition
scahpoid and distal row move on the lunate/triquetrum
Term
Extension of the wrist: summarized: step 3
Definition
carpals move as a unit on the radius and TFCC for full extension
Term
Radial/Ulnar deviation: proximal carpal rows shows what motion with deviations
Definition
reciprocal
Term
Radial/Ulnar deviation: carpal movement during radial deviation
Definition
carpals slide ulnarly on radius
Term
Radial deviation: carpal motion produces reciprocal deviation of the proximal adn distal carpals and simultaneous _____ of the proximal carpals and ______ of the distal carpals
Definition
flexion
extension
Term
Ulnar deviation: on of the proximal adn distal carpals and simultaneous _____ of the proximal carpals and ______ of the distal carpals
Definition
extension
flexion
Term
Radial/Ulnar deviation: which motion will make the scaphoid appear longer
Definition
ulnar deviation
Term
Radial/Ulnar deviation: what position makes the midcarpal and radiocarpals close packed?
Definition
full radial deviation
Term
Radial/Ulnar deviation: ranges of RD/UD are greatest in what plane and position
Definition
sagittal plane neutral
Term
Radial/Ulnar deviation: in full extension what is the ROM for RD/UD
Definition
carpals are locked and little RD/UD is available
Term
Radial/Ulnar deviation: why is there little RD/UD in full flexion
Definition
the jts are in loose pack and splayed yield little RD/UD
Term
Wrist instability: what will diminish or eliminate the stabilization of the wrist
Definition
injury to the ligament of the scaphoid or lunate
Term
Wrist instability: if the scaphoid is unstable how does it behave
Definition
unconstrained segment with not syngergy with the other carpals
tends to flex
Term
Wrist instability: if the scaphoid behaves as an unconstrained segment what happens to the lunate and triquetrum
Definition
they too act as an unconstrained segment and tend to extend
Term
Wrist instability: if the scaphoid is unstable it acts as an unconstrianed segment and tends to flex, resulting in the lunate and triquetrum acting as unconstrated segments and tending to extend. what happens to the distal carpals
Definition
flex on the extended lunate and triqetrum
Term
Wrist instability: the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum acting as unconstrianed segments with the scahpoid tending to flex, and the luante/triquetrum tending to extend with the distal carpals flexing on the extended segmetns is called what
Definition
intercalated segmental instability
Term
Wrist instability: intercalated segmental instability will yield what (2)
Definition
djd of the radioscaphoid jt
potential captiate subluxation
Term
Wrist instability: what is SLAC
Definition
ScaphoLunate Advanced Collapse
Term
Wrist instability: what does SLAC result from
Definition
intercalated segmental instability
Term
Wrist instability: What is SNAC
Definition
Scaphoid Nonunion Advanced Collapse
Term
Wrist instability: what is SNAC
Definition
same progression as SLAC but its origin is a scaphoid fx
Term
Wrist instability: A SNAC injury can also occur after what
Definition
malunion or after established non union
Term
Wrist instability: SNAC: what is almost inevitable after a scaphoid nonunion
Definition
degenerative arthritis
Term
the fact that jt degeneration can occur even after healing of the scaphoid fx emphasizes what
Definition
the precise role that the scaphoid plays in normal wrist mechanics
Term
how can the process of scaphoid degeneraiton be initiated
Definition
shape or volume of the scaphoid is altered (malunion, nonunion and subsequent bony resorption)
Term
what can also occur with scaphoid fx and contribute to the pathogenesis of degenerative change
Definition
ligamentous injury
Term
where is the scaphoid located
Definition
base of the hollow made by the thumb tendons
Term
scaphoid fx population and MOI
Definition
males
20-30
d/t FOOSH
Term
what s/s in the area of the anatomical snuff box can be a sign that the scaphoid is injured
Definition
pain or tenderness
Term
scaphoid fx: near the thumb prognosis
Definition
heals with protection/immobilization in a few weeks
Term
scaphoid fx: near the forearm prognosis
Definition
does not heal well d/t poor blood supply
Term
scaphoid fx: main blood supply for this fx
Definition
radial aa
Term
scaphoid fx: casting
Definition
cast up to the middle arm or even shoulder
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