– Anatomy: – origin: lower 1/2 of the anterior surface of the humerus; – insertion: tuberosity and coronoid process of the ulna; – action: flexes the forearm at the elbow; – nerve supply: branches of musculocutaneous, C5, C6; – synergist: brachioradialis, biceps brachi
– origin: – proximal 2/3 of the lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus and lateral intermuscular septum; – insertion: – inserts into lateral surface of distal radius, immediately above styloid process; – synergist: Brachialis , biceps brachi ; – nerve supply: radial – C6 > C5 – function: … Read more
– See: – Arteries of the Upper Limb; – Profunda Brachi; – Anatomy: – brachial artery originates at the lateral border of teres major muscle & courses down anterior humerus posterior to bicipital aponeurosis; – brachial artery has three main braches, of which profunda brachi … Read more
– See: Parsonage-Turner Syndrome: – Discussion: – characterized by acute or subacute onset of severe pain in neck, arm, & hand along w/ varialble muscle weakness & loss in sensation; – pain is usually severe and constant and aggravated by moving the arm; – diff dx: neuropathic disorder – … Read more
– See Bone Topics: Calcaneus Capitate Clavicle Coracoid Process Femur Fibula Foot Hamate Humerus Lunate Navicular Olecranon Patella Pisiform Radius Sacrum Scaphoid Scapula Sesamoid Bones (Foot) Sesamoid Bones (Hand); Talus Tibia Trapezium Triquetrium Ulna
– See: Prosthetic Feet: – PTB sockets: – provide some weight bearing support in the area of patella tendon and medial tibial flare; – BKA Suspension: – important design considerations for both sockets include – support (pressure distribution) – control (based … Read more
– Anatomy: – origin: – long head: supraglenoid tuberosity of the scapula – short head: apex of coracoid process of scapula; – synergists: brachialis, brachioradialis, supinator; – innervation: musculocutaneous, C5 > C6; – … Read more
– See: Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture: and SLAP tear and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair – Discussion: – inflammation of long head of biceps tendon usually occurs w/ rotator cuff inflammation (esp subscapular tears); – clinically, it may be difficult to differentiate the pain patterns of rotator cuff and biceps tendon inflammation; … Read more
– Discussion: – indicated for fractures of the forearm, wrist, and hand; – bier block is not appropriate for fractures about the elbow, and may not be appropriate in patients with excessive obesity (w/ a large fatty arm); – Precautions: – prior to performing the Bier block, be sure that … Read more
– See: Upper Extremity Prosthetics: – Discussion: – below-elbow amputation is extremely functional, and successful prosthetic rehabilitation and sustained use are achieved in 70% to 80% of patients; – forearm rotation and strength are proportional to length retained; – Long Below Elbow Stumps: – in long elbow stump w/ … Read more