OCS Exam Prep Elbow Case Scenario

About this episode

This episode explores a lateral elbow pain case to aid in OCS exam preparation for orthopedic clinical specialists.

Greetings, aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists! Explore a lateral elbow pain case involving a 42-year-old female with chronic symptoms. Learn how to differentiate local musculoskeletal versus neural contributions, interpret range of motion and strength deficits, select evidence-based interventions, and determine appropriate next steps when conservative care does not resolve symptoms. Perfect for OCS prep and practicing clinical reasoning for upper extremity conditions. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.orthopt.org/content/resources/prepping-for-the-ocs-exam/ocs-prep-case-scenarios Target Audience: physical therapists, PT students, orthopedic residents, OCS candidates, educators, clinicians preparing for the OCS exam

Topics covered

• orthopedic clinical specialists
• lateral elbow pain
• musculoskeletal contributions
• neural contributions
• evidence-based interventions
• OCS exam preparation

Keywords

• elbow pain
• chronic symptoms
• range of motion
• strength deficits
• conservative care
• upper extremity conditions
• clinical reasoning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: APTA Orthopedics

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