Knee Clinical Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
How are the distal and proximal fragments angulated in femoral shaft fracture?
A
Proximal - abducted and flexed
Distal- adducted and extended
2
Q
What are the common mechanisms for patella dislocations?
A
Twisting injury or direct blow to knee
Sudden change in direction
- Knee flexed, internal rotation of femur
3
Q
What does clinical presentation of haemarthrosis mean for diagnosis in terms of meniscal injuries?
A
Indicative of peripheral meniscus tear or associated ACL injury.
4
Q
What are 2 roles of ACL?
A
Resists anterior dislocation and medial rotation of tibia in relation to femur.
5
Q
What is charots arthropathy?
A
Progressive destruction - bones, tissues and joints
Neuropathy, metabolic abnormalities and microtrauma
Results in osteolysis, deformity and dislocation.
