Clinical

Question 1

What is a bakers cyst

Answer 1

On the posterior aspect of the knee
Build up of fluid around the knee
Locking and clicking
Swelling of semimembranosus muscle or posterior synovial bursa

Question 2

What is housemaids knee

Answer 2

Prepatella bursitis
Inflammation of bursa inferior to patella
Caused by acute or chronic repetitive trauma to the knee

Question 3

Medial meniscus injury

Answer 3

Bucket handle tear- inner section pulled from thicker outer section
Torn part can become detached and lodge in the centre of the joint, preventing full extension of the knee

Question 4

Anterior drawer test

Answer 4

Flex knee to 90°
Place both hands on posterior proximal tibia
Pull upper part of leg forwards
Test is positive if tibia moves anteriorly without an abrupt stop

Question 5

Posterior drawer test

Answer 5

Flex knee to 90°

Observe posterior sagging of tibia

Question 6

O’donohue’s triad

Answer 6

Injury to acl mcl and medial meniscus

Question 7

Effusion

Answer 7

Swelling within joint capsule