Describe the general effects of aging and injury on the structure and function of the upper extremities.
Description could include
- arthritis
- bursitis
- tendonitis
- adhesive capsulitis
- rotator cuff tear
- dislocations
- tennis elbow
- fractures
- golfer’s elbow
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- skier’s thumb
- gamekeeper’s thumb
- swan neck deformity
- boutonniere deformity
- ulnar drift
- mallet finger.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What types of activity can delay and sometimes prevent degeneration of upper extremity structures?
- How can a sedentary lifestyle affect the upper extremity?
- What physiological changes might become apparent in the upper extremity as aging takes place?