ACL injury Flashcards
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2
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How do they present?
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Pain
Swelling
Pop sound or sensation
Usually following twisting injury to the knee
Instability of the knee joint
Tibia able to move anteriorly
3
Q
What tests can be used to aid diagnosis
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Anterior draw test
Lachman test
4
Q
Investigations
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MRI scan
Arthroscopy
5
Q
What is conservative management
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RICE
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
NSAIDs
Physio
Crutches and knee braces
6
Q
What are surgical options
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Using a graft to form a new ligament
graft tendon options: hamstring, quadriceps, bone-patellar tendon bone
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