Bollocks Lectures Flashcards
0
Q
What ligament resists posterior translation of femur
A
Posterior cruciate ligament
1
Q
What is ligament is for
rotational stability
And resists anterior translation of tibia
A
Anterior cruciate ligament
2
Q
What ligament resists valgus force on the knee
A
MCL
3
Q
What ligament resist varus force
A
LCL
4
Q
What is true locking of the knee
A
Inability to fully straighten knee due to mechanical block
Usually piece of cartilage
Often due to twisting injury = cartilage tear
5
Q
When does anterior cruciate ligament injuries occur
A
Pivoting activity – sports
6
Q
When does posterior cruciate ligament injury occur
A
Dashboard/hyperextension injury
7
Q
When do you need dislocations occur
A
High-energy injury e.g. car accident
