knee Flashcards
what is the patella apprehension test?
patella instability/ patellofemoral pain syndrome
what is patella grind test?
damage to the patellofemoral joint
what is what is lachman?
ant. translation >2mm indicates ACL
what is anterior/posterior drawer?
acl/pcl
what is quad active drawer test?
PCL
what is vlagus and varum stress test?
mcl/lcl
grade I: no laxity
grade II: increased laxity, but endpoint
grade III: laxity, but no endpoint
what is mcmurrays?
meniscus
what is apley compression?
meniscus
what is the treatment for ACL tear?
knee immobilizer PT, NARCS, no weight bearing, MRI and referal to ortho
what is the treatment for Knee osteoarthritis
educate 100 mg three times per day, glucosamine, cane, corticosteroids, ortho consult
treatment for lateral meniscus tear?
knee immboilizer, PT, NARC, crutches MRI
what is the treatment for LCL tear?
knee immboilizer, PT, NARC, crutches, repeat physical 1 week
what is the treatment for MCL tear?
knee immboilizer, PT, NARC, crutches, repeat physical 1 week
what is the treatment for medial meniscus tear?
knee immboilizer, PT, NARC, crutches, repeat physical 1 week
what is the treatment for patella tendon rupture?
knee immobilizer, urgent ortho referral