Injury Flashcards
1
Q
A hit that breaks the head of the fibula will do what?
A
Sever the anterior peronial nerve and cut the supply to the peronial fibular muscles and cause an inability to evert that foot
2
Q
What are the 3 grades of ligament tears?
A
1- micro hemorrhages in the ligament and activate coag cascade
2- approx 50% tear
3- Complete separation of ligament ends
3
Q
What is the “terrible triad” injury of the knee?
A
Medial meniscus attached to tibial collateral ligament; often injured together (Terrible Triad - ACL, MCL and MM) This occurs when a Lateral force to knee w/ foot fixed in external rotation
4
Q
What structure in the knee vulnerable to when locked?
A
Both the medial and lateral meniscus are compressed and vulnerable to injury when the knee is locked.
