Questions: A discus thrower sustains an elbow injury. An athletic trainer examines the affected area and confirms that the discus thrower has cubital tunnel syndrome. In this scenario, the athletic trainer should suggest the player to hyperflex his/her elbow, avoid non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, undergo transposition of a subluxating ulnar nerve, avoid varus stress.

A discus thrower sustains an elbow injury. An athletic trainer examines the affected area and confirms that the discus thrower has cubital tunnel syndrome. In this scenario, the athletic trainer should suggest the player to hyperflex his/her elbow, avoid non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, undergo transposition of a subluxating ulnar nerve, avoid varus stress.
Transcript text: Multiple Choice Question A discus thrower sustains an elbow injury. An athletic trainer examines the affected area and confirms that the discus thrower has cubital tunnel syndrome. In this scenario, the athletic trainer should suggest the player to hyperflex his/her elbow avoid non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs undergo transposition of a subluxating ulnar nerve avoid varus stress
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The answer is the fourth one: avoid varus stress.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Hyperflex his/her elbow: This is incorrect. Hyperflexing the elbow can exacerbate symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome by increasing pressure on the ulnar nerve, which runs through the cubital tunnel.

  2. Avoid non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs: This is incorrect. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often used to reduce inflammation and pain associated with conditions like cubital tunnel syndrome. Avoiding them is not typically recommended unless there is a specific contraindication.

  3. Undergo transposition of a subluxating ulnar nerve: This is a surgical option that may be considered in severe cases of cubital tunnel syndrome where conservative treatments have failed. However, it is not a first-line recommendation and should be considered only after other measures have been tried.

  4. Avoid varus stress: This is correct. Varus stress can put additional strain on the elbow and exacerbate symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome. Avoiding activities that cause varus stress can help in managing the condition.

In summary, the athletic trainer should suggest the player to avoid varus stress to help manage cubital tunnel syndrome.

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