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Year |
2004 |
|---|---|
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Question Number |
151. |
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Category |
Shoulder and Elbow |
Question
A 35-year old man has pain the in the antecubital fossa after lifting a couch. Examination reveals limited active flexion and supination secondary to pain. Palpation reveals signifcant pain over the antecubital fossa without a palpable defect. Management should consist of
1- immobilzation in a long arm cast of 90 degrees of flexion for 6 weeks
2- immobiliztion in a sling for 3 weeks, followed by occupation therapy
3- open exploration of the biceps tendon
4- immediate active-assisted range of motion
5- MRI to evaluate the distal biceps tendon.
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5
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