Joint Injuries

Question 1

What is the terrible triad of knee injuries?

Answer 1

Tibial collateral ligament, medial meniscus, ACL.

Question 2

What is the most common mechanism of injury for a ‘terrible triad’ knee injury?

Answer 2

A blow to the lateral aspect of the knee with the foot on the ground

Question 3

What is another name for the medial collateral ligament?

Answer 3

Tibial collateral ligament

Question 4

What is another name for the lateral collateral ligament?

Answer 4

Fibular collateral ligament

Question 5

To where does the ACL attach?

Answer 5

Anterior aspect of the tibia coursing laterally to the lateral condyle of the femur.

Question 6

To where does the PCL attach?

Answer 6

Posterior aspect of the tibia to the medial condyle of the femur

Question 7

What type of injuries are the most common ankle injuries?

Answer 7

Inversion injuries

Question 8

What ligament of the ankle is most commonly damaged in an ankle injury?

Answer 8

Anterior talofibular ligament (part of the lateral (collateral) ligament of the ankle)