knee Flashcards
1
Q
MOI of ACL tear
A
- rotation of the tibia on a planted foot
- forceful hyperextension
- often non-contact
- contact: lateral blow to knee
2
Q
terrible or unhappy triad =
A
ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus injury/tear
3
Q
SS of ACL tear
A
- swelling
- pain
- loss of ROM
- instability
4
Q
tests for the ACL
A
- lachman’s test
- anterior drawer test of the knee
- pivot shift test
- mechanical ligament stability tests
