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Unit 3: Injury Assessment

Question 8 • Sports Medicine 1b

Jules is experiencing crepitus in her elbow. How is this MOST accurately demonstrated?

Answer
A
She experiences pain in her elbow when she throws a softball.
B
She feels cracking and popping when she moves her elbow.
C
Her x-ray shows a ligament tear in her elbow.
D
She tested low on her active ROM test.

Explanation

Crepitus is a crackling, grinding, or popping sensation or sound in a joint during movement. Feeling cracking and popping when Jules moves her elbow most directly demonstrates crepitus. Pain during throwing and reduced active range of motion may indicate other problems, while an X-ray showing a ligament tear does not describe crepitus.

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