final Flashcards
Of the three joints around the knee which one is not part of the knee
proximal tibiofibular joint
which collateral ligament of the knee does not attach to the tibia
lateral collateral ligament
what is the strongest ligament of the knee
posterior cruciate ligament
which meniscus is more susceptible to tearing
medial meniscus
what position is the knee in during the loose packed position
25 degrees of flexion
When figuring out a patients Q angle, what three landmarks are used
ASIS, patella and tibial tubercle
What muscle is responsible for unlocking the knee in the screw home mechanism
Popliteus
A patient presenting with osteoarthritis of the knee will point to which side of the knee
medial side
if a patient has a history of previous macro trauma to the knee, how many more times as likely are they to develop osteoarthritis
4xs
What type of adjustment or manipulation will benefit a patient with osteoarthritis
long axis traction
What is the most common athletes complaint involving the knee
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
What age range would more likely present with PFPS
15-25 yo
what gender does PFPS affect more often
Females
What muscle would you focus on strengthening for PFPS
Vastus Medialis
What other areas of the spine and pelvis would you assess
Pelvis, SI joints, lumbar and extremities
Following years of running, what is most likely Dx for knee pain
Chondromalacia patella
What would be a likely DDx for Chondromalacia Patella
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
When viewing radiographic findings, what view would be the best way to view
Lateral view
What percentage of athletes will experience chondromalciaa patella
30%
Can a person have chondromalacia patella and be completely asymptomatic
yes
On the femoral head there is a small depression in the hyaline cartilage known as the fovea capitis. What inserts on here?
Ligamentum teres
When examining the trabecular patterns on the femur, what are the lines running more inferior to superior.
Compression (vertical) Trabecular System
The iliofemoral ligament sometimes goes by what name
Y ligament of Bigelow