Mobility devices, sling, brace, cast etc.
Age, gender, general comfort, scars
Rashes, scars, erythema
Around joint
Medial / lateral / generalised
Wasting, spasm, fasciculations
Symmetry, posture, carrying angle
Palpate with the back of the hand
Olecranon, epicondyles, head of radius, joint
Biceps, triceps
Muscle bulk, tenderness, wasting, spasm
Posterior to medial epicondyle, note subluxation
Tap over course of ulnar nerve, ?paraesthesia
Close the joint
Open the joint
Palm downward
Palm upward
Radial collateral ligamentous laxity
Hold forearm, gently stress medial side of joint, look for increased joint laxity
Ulnar collateral ligamentous laxity
Hold forearm, gently stress lateral side of joint, look for increased joint laxity
Lateral epicondylitis
Resisted wrist extension with extended elbow, ask re: pain
Medial epicondylitis
Resisted wrist flexion, ask re: pain
