knee differentials Flashcards
Differentials for the knee
Meniscus Injury
Ligament and Tendon Injury
Septic Arthritis
Bursitis (Prepatellar and Popliteal)
Knee Effusion
Signs and symptoms of a meniscus tear ?
patients will experience a ‘pop
patient may be able to walk but can become stiffer
pain at the knee
swelling
catching or locking usually when bent.
may notice a clicking
may feel unstable
may be unable to bend or extend leg
knee may feel tender along the joint
Recommendations for the patient
what are the four main ligament injuries
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).The ligament, located in the centre of the knee, that controls rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shin bone).
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).The ligament, located in the back of the knee, that controls backward movement of the tibia (shin bone).
Medial collateral ligament (MCL).The ligament that gives stability to the inner knee.
Lateral collateral ligament
(LCL).The ligament that gives stability to the outer knee
WAHT ARE THE DIFFERENT GRADES OF LIGAMENT INJURY ?
Grade 1 - 2 ND 3
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF GRADE 1
- minimal tendernes and swelling
knee still has stability and does not give out during physical activity
signs and symptoms of a grade 2 ligament injury
some tenderness and swelling
joint may be unstable and can give out during physical activity
signs and symptoms of a grade 3 injury
tendernes
ligament cannot control knee movement
ligament injury recommendations
what is septic arthiritis ?
infection in the joint
signs and symptoms of septic arthritis/
extreme discomfort
isolating use of the knee
swollen
red
warm to touch
fever
recommendations for septic arthiritis
what is bursitis of the knee
joint becomes painful and swollen
signs and symptoms of bursitis of the knee
dull achy pain
tender and warm
swollen
pain when moved or pressed
where does bursitis commonly affect?
prepattelar and popliteal
