knee and related structures Flashcards
why would someone not be able to reach the normal knee ROM?
- one reason why an athlete could not reach full ROM would be that they have shortened hamstring, and tight quads, therefore restricting their full ROM of 140.
what are the functions of the patella? MT
- aids knee w/ extension.
- protects patella tendon against friction
- when moving from extension to flexion of the knee, the patella glides laterally, further into the trochlear groove.
what structures are associated with the kinetic chain?
- foot, ankle, hip, lower leg, thigh, pelvis, spine.
what is the kinetic chain?
- the kinetic chain is if the body in unable to manage forces then breakdown to the systems occur, because one part of the body is/has not been managed and therefore it affects the rest of the body.
what is patella Alta and Baja?
- alta is the patella sits high
- baja is the patella sits low.
what things would you observe of someones knee?
- walking, squatting
- swelling, ecchymosis
- leg alinement
- genu valgum & genu varum.
- hyperextension & flexion
- patella alta & baja
- patella rotates in or outward
what is tibial torsion (TT) and (FA & FR) femoral anteversion &retroeversion
TT
- an angle that measures less than 15 degrees
- pigeon toed.
(interna tibial torsionl)
- an angle that measures greater than 15 degrees is (external tibial torsion.)
- duck feet (angle out)
FA
- total rotation of the hip is -100 degrees
FR
- if the hip is more externally rotated outwards.
what is leg length discrepancy?
- there is functional and anatomical and it is where one bone is longer than the other.
what is the difference between functional and anatomical leg length discrepancy?
func.
- the muscles are pulling on the bone and it can make it appear that one bone is longer or shorter than the others.
- caused by pelvic or spinal mechanical faults
anatom.
- this can potentially cause problems in all weight bearing joints.
- the person is usually born with this where one bone is longer or shorter than the other. normally person will have some support in their shoe to help with this.
what is the Q angle? MT
- the Q angle is the angle that is measured between the ASIS and the tibial tubercle. the patella is bisect (split in half)
what is the A angle? MT
- this is the angle that is measured between the patellar orientation to the tibial tubercle.
what is knee plica?
- plica are folds in tissues that line the joint. medial folds are the most common in the knee.
irritation of the plica
what are s/s of knee plica?
- possible knee injury or pain
- painful pseudo locking
- possible snapping and popping.
- pain w/ stairs and squatting
- little or no swelling.
management of knee plica?
- RICE
- may require surgery
what are osteochondral knee fracture? MT
- same MOI as (X)CL injuries or meniscus
- twisting, sudden cutting or direct bow
- fracture of the cartilage and the underlying bone.