Knee

Question 1

What is the ROM of the knee?

Answer 1

Flexion
Extension
Internal rotation
External rotation

Question 2

What is normal knee flexion?

Answer 2

130-145 degrees

Question 3

What is normal knee extension?

Answer 3

0-15 degrees

Question 4

What is normal knee external rotation?

Answer 4

30-40 degrees

Question 5

What is normal knee internal rotation?

Answer 5

20-30 degrees

Question 6

What stress tests can you perform on the knee?

Answer 6

Valgus and Varus stress tests

Question 7

What are the tests you can do to test for ACL or PCL chronic knee injury?

Answer 7

Anterior and posterior drawer tests

Question 8

What does the Valgus stress test, test for?

Answer 8

Medial collateral ligament damage - excessive gapping and replication of pain. Replicate with leg fully extended and with knee in 20 degrees

Question 9

What does the varus stress test, test for?

Answer 9

Lateral collateral injury in the knee joint. Excessive gapping and replication of pain. Replicate with leg fully extended and with knee in 20 - 30 degrees