Knee Eval & Patho Flashcards
- Excessive pronation of feet = __________ tibial rotation
- Excessive supination of feet = _________ tibial rotation
- Excessive pronation of feet = INTERNAL tibial rotation
- Excessive supination of feet = EXTERNAL tibial rotation
Patella Alta
- patella sits _______ than normal
- Increases contact forces causing ___________ pain and increasing risk of __________ impingement
- may result in _________ or ____________
- patella sits HIGHER than normal
- Increases contact forces causing ANTERIOR KNEE pain and increasing risk of FAT PAD impingement
- may result in SUBLUXATION or DISOLOCATION
Patella Baja
- abnormally ______ patella in relation to femur
- most often results from soft tissue __________ and _________ of quadriceps muscle following surgery or trauma to knee
- abnormally LOW patella in relation to femur
- most often results from soft tissue CONTRACTURE and HYPOTONIA of quadriceps muscle following surgery or trauma to knee
Role of Patella
- Keep femur from sliding ________ on tibia
- When a person decelerates, the knee is flexed and the patella should be in the ____________. If _____________ is present, then patella may not be in groove, thus increasing stress on patellar tendon
- Keep femur from sliding ANTERIORLY on tibia
- When a person decelerates, the knee is flexed and the patella should be in the TROCHLEAR GROOVE. If PATELLA ALTA is present, then patella may not be in groove, thus increasing stress on patellar tendon
Squinting patella = patella is directed _______
Squinting patella = patella is directed MEDIALLY
“Frog Eyed” patella = patella is directed _______
“Frog Eyed” patella = patella is directed LATERALLY
Genu Varum “bow legged”
- increased compressive forces on ______ patellar facts
- increased compressive forces on MEDIAL patellar facts
Genu Valgum “knock kneed”
- Excessive ________ forces
- increasing pressure on _______ facets
- Excessive LATERAL forces
- increasing pressure on LATERAL facets
Q-Angle
- Relation btw ________ line of pull & _______ tendon
- If increased, then more force is placed on the _______ patellar facet, ________ patellar retinaculum, and ______ border of the femoral trachea
- Relation btw QUADS line of pull & PATELLAR tendon
- If increased, then more force is placed on the LATERAL patellar facet, MEDIAL patellar retinaculum, and LATERAL border of the femoral trachea
Tubercle Sulcus Angle
- More ________ assessment of quadriceps vector (compared to Q-angle)
- Relationship btw ____________ & _______ patellar pole
If tuberosity is > ______ deg. lateral to inferior pole = predisposed to lateral patellar tracking
- Measured /c knee in ______ deg of flexion; line drawn from _________ to center of _______
- More ACCURATE assessment of quadriceps vector (compared to Q-angle)
- Relationship btw TIBIAL TUBEROSITY & INFERIOR patellar pole
If tuberosity is > 10 deg. lateral to inferior pole = predisposed to lateral patellar tracking - Measured /c knee in 90 deg of flexion; line drawn from TIBIAL TUBERCLE to center of PATELLA
Q-Angle
- Measured by extending line thru center of ________ to __________ and another line from tibial tubercle thru center of __________ (intersection of these 2 lines is the Q-angle)
- Measured by extending line thru center of PATELLA to ASIS and another line from tibial tubercle thru center of PATELLA (intersection of these 2 lines is the Q-angle)
What are 4 causes of an increased Q-angle?
- Excessive femoral anteversion
- External tibial torsion
- Genu valgum
- Subtalar hyperpronation
Where do you align the goniometer for Q-angle?
Axis/fulcrum = over midpoint of patella
Stationary arm = over line from the ASIS to patella
Moving arm = over line from patella to tibial tuberosity
Normal Q-angle:
Males = _________ deg.
Females = _________ deg.
Males = 10 - 13 deg. Females = 15 - 18 deg.
Abnormal Q-Angle > _______ deg.
Abnormal Q-Angle > 20 deg.
- Genu varum is associated /c ________ tibial torsion
- Genu Valgum is associated /c _______ tibial torsion
- Genu varum is associated /c MEDIAL tibial torsion
- Genu Valgum is associated /c LATERAL tibial torsion
Knee Flexion ROM: Axis? Stationary arm? Moving arm? Normal?
Axis = lateral epicondyle of femur
Stationary arm = in line /c greater trochanter & midline of femur
Moving arm = in line /c lateral malleolus and midline of fibula
Normal = 135 - 150
Knee Extension ROM: Axis? Stationary arm? Moving arm? Normal?
Axis = lateral epicondyle of femur
Stationary arm = in line /c greater trochanter & midline of femur
Moving arm = in line /c lateral malleolus and midline of fibula
Normal = 0 - 10 deg. extension
To complete the last 15 deg. of knee extension, a ______% increase in force of the quads is required
To complete the last 15 deg. of knee extension, a 60% increase in force of the quads is required
What does a quadriceps lag mean?
The quads are not strong enough to fully extend the knee. When performing an SLR, the knee will drop slightly (into flexion)
Functional ROM:
______ deg. of flexion is necessary for activities such as squatting to tie a shoelace or to pull on a sock
Sitting in a chair requires ~ ____ deg. of flexion
Climbing stairs (average height) requires ~ ______ deg. of flexion
117 deg. of flexion is necessary for activities such as squatting to tie a shoelace or to pull on a sock
Sitting in a chair requires ~ 90 deg. of flexion
Climbing stairs (average height) requires ~ 80 deg. of flexion
ROM:
- during EXT, the patella glides ___________ and ___________
- during FLEX, the patella glides ___________ and __________
- during EXT, the patella glides SUPERIORLY and LATERALLY
- during FLEX, the patella glides INFERIORLY and MEDIALLY
What 3 structures does a medial patellar glide stress?
- Lateral retinaculum
- Lateral capsule
- IT band
What 3 structures does a lateral patellar glide stress?
- Medial retinaculum
- VMO
- Medial capsule
What position are patellar glides performed in?
supine /c bolster placed under knee so that it is flexed to 30 deg.
Medial Patellar Glides
- Patella should glide _______ quadrants (1/2 its width medially)
- Movement < ______ quadrant is hypomobile, which indicates a tight ________ retinaculum or ______
- Movement > _____ quadrants is hypermobile, which indicates ______ of the lateral restraints
- Patella should glide 1-2 quadrants (1/2 its width medially)
- Movement < 1 quadrant is hypomobile, which indicates a tight LATERAL retinaculum or IT BAND
- Movement > 2 quadrants is hypermobile, which indicates LAXITY of the lateral restraints
Lateral Patellar Glides
- Normal = _________ quadrants of glide
- movement < ______ is hypomobile, indicating tight ________ restraints
- movement > _______ is hypermobile, indicating laxity of _______ restraints; predisposed to ________/_________
- Normal = 1/2 - 2 quadrants of glide
- movement < 1/2 is hypomobile, indicating tight MEDIAL restraints
- movement > 2 is hypermobile, indicating laxity of MEDIAL restraints; predisposed to SUBLUX/DISLOCATION
What is the patient position for performing patellar tilts?
Supine /c knee extended; femoral condyles parallel to the table
Positive Test result for Patellar Tilt
- Normal = lateral border raises/lifts _____ & ______ deg.
- More than _____ deg. = hypermobile lateral tilt —> predisposes to _______ knee pain, especially after long periods of ________ (“theater knee”)
- Less than _____ deg. = hypomobile –> tight ______ restraints; often in conjunction /c _________ medial glide
- Normal = lateral border raises/lifts 0 & 15 deg.
- More than 15 deg. = hypermobile lateral tilt —> predisposes to ANTERIOR knee pain, especially after long periods of SITTING (“theater knee”)
- Less than 0 deg. = hypomobile –> tight LATERAL restraints; often in conjunction /c HYPOMOBILE medial glide
Swelling
- _________ test for swelling when examining the knee
- /c swelling, knee assumes its resting position of ________ deg. of flexion, which allows the synovial cavity the maximum capacity for holding _________
- What tests are used for swelling?
- ALWAYS test for swelling when examining the knee
- /c swelling, knee assumes its resting position of 15 - 25 deg. of flexion, which allows the synovial cavity the maximum capacity for holding FLUID
- What tests are used for swelling? BRUSH, STROKE, BULGE, PATELLAR TAP TEST
Intracapsular Joint effusion may indicate
- torn _____
- ________ tear
- torn __________
- _________ of patella
- fractured ____________
- ___________ fracture
- fluid most likely _________ b/c of bleeding from these structures (hemarthrosis)
- torn ACL
- MENISCAL tear
- torn CAPSULE
- DISLOCATION of patella
- fractured TIBIAL PLATEAU
- OSTEOCHONDRAL fracture
- fluid most likely DARK RED b/c of bleeding from these structures (hemarthrosis)
Extracapsular Edema
- often caused by inflammation of the __________ surrounding the joint
- possibly indicating inflamed ________ or __________
- often caused by inflammation of the SOFT TISSUES surrounding the joint
- possibly indicating inflamed BURSAE or CONTUSION
TKA Rehab Considerations
- Major ________ of patients
- Related to the development of ___________ (ex. DVT)
- Potential mechanism for __________________ (AMI of quads)
- Alters ________ availability in muscle and can cause ________ damage
- Related to ______, ________, _________ strength, and ________ performance
- ___% at 3 years have felt swelling in the knee in last 30 days
- Major COMPLAINT of patients
- Related to the development of COMPLICATIONS (ex. DVT)
- Potential mechanism for ARTHROGENIC MUSCLE INHIBITION (AMI of quads)
- Alters ENERGY availability in muscle and can cause MECHANICAL damage
- Related to PAIN, ROM, QUAD strength, and FUNCTIONAL performance
- 26% at 3 years have felt swelling in the knee in last 30 days
Volumetric Edema Measurement
- not __________ given wound healing and burden
- not REALSTIC given wound healing and burden
Circumferential Edema Measurement
- Questions regarding ________ and ________
- Can be confounded d/t muscle _______ and ____________
- Questions regarding RELIABILITY and VALIDITY
- Can be confounded d/t muscle ATROPHY and BANDAGING
Ultrasound Edema Measurement
- Questions regarding _________ and __________ error
- Questions regarding RELIABILITY and OPERATOR error
Bioelectrical Impedance
- high ________ (ICC > 0.80)
- Good ______________ (SEM = 2%)
- Limitations = not ______ specific and ______
- high RELIABILTY (ICC > 0.80)
- Good RESPONSIVENESS (SEM = 2%)
- Limitations = not JOINT specific and COST
True or False: applying a compression bandage after TKA did not result in any clinical improvement in limb circumference ROM or pain
True
What is the biggest source of eliminating edema?
Motion
Edema Management:
- Use of frequent AROM/PROM –> 1 min of ankle pumps can increase blood flow for up to _______ minutes
- Use of manual lymph drainage massage should be performed ________ at home by patient. It is effective at _______ control. Unknown if it is effective at __________ reduction.
- Use of frequent AROM/PROM –> 1 min of ankle pumps can increase blood flow for up to 30 minutes
- Use of manual lymph drainage massage should be performed DAILY at home by patient. It is effective at PAIN control. Unknown if it is effective at SWELLING reduction.
Reflexes & Cutaneous Distribution
- Check patellar (_______) and medial hamstring (_______) reflexes for difference btw the 2 sides
- true knee pain tends to be __________ to the knee, but may also be referred to hip or ankle
- pain may be referred to knee from ______ spine, ______, and _______
- Check patellar (L3 - L4) and medial hamstring (L5 - S1) reflexes for difference btw the 2 sides
- true knee pain tends to be LOCALIZED to the knee, but may also be referred to hip or ankle
- pain may be referred to knee from LUMBAR spine, HIP, and ANKLE
What muscle has this referral pattern…
Lateral aspect of thigh
Tensor fasciae latae
What muscle has this referral pattern…
Over course of muscle (anterior thigh)
Sartorius
What muscle has this referral pattern…
Anterior thigh, patella, lateral thigh, and knee (vastus lateralis)
Quadriceps
What muscle has this referral pattern…
Superior anterolateral thigh, anterior thigh, proximal to patella and sometimes down anteromedial leg
Adductor longus & brevis
What muscle has this referral pattern…
Medial thigh from groin to adductor tubercle
Adductor magnus
What muscle has this referral pattern... Medial thigh (primarily the midportion)
Gracilis
What muscle has this referral pattern…
Ischial tuberosity, posterior thigh, and posteromedial calf
Semimembranosus & Semitendinosus
What muscle has this referral pattern…
Posterior knee up posterior thigh
Biceps femoris
What muscle has this referral pattern…
Posterior knee
Popliteus
What muscle has this referral pattern…
Posterior knee, posterolateral calf, and posteromedial calf to foot instep
Gastrocnemius
What muscle has this referral pattern…
Posterior knee and calf
Plantaris
If sensation is impaired here — medial side of knee, may extend down medial side of leg to medial malleolus — what nerve is affected?
Saphenous nerve
Bauer’s CPR for Acute Knee Fracture
- Severe ___________ tenderness
- Severe localized _________ and _________
- Flexion less than ______ degrees
- Inability to _____________
- Severe JOINT LINE tenderness
- Severe localized SWELLING and EFFUSION
- Flexion less than 90 degrees
- Inability to WEIGHT BEAR
Ottawa Knee Rules
- Age > _____
- Tenderness at ___________
- Isolated tenderness at ___________
- Inability to flex to ______ degrees
- Inability to __________ immediately or in ER/at evaluation
- Age > 55
- Tenderness at FIBULAR HEAD
- Isolated tenderness at PATELLA
- Inability to flex to 90 degrees
- Inability to WEIGHT BEAR immediately or in ER/at evaluation
Pittsburgh Knee Rules
- _________ trauma or _______ as mechanics of injury … PLUS
- Age less than ______ or over ______
- Inability to weight bear ______ steps in emergency room
- BLUNT trauma or FALL as mechanics of injury … PLUS
- Age less than 12 or over 50
- Inability to weight bear 4 steps in emergency room
Valgus MOI:
- What structures are under tensile stress (4)?
- What structures are under compressive stress (1)?
Tensile = MCL, medial joint capsule, pes anserine, medial meniscus Compressive = lateral meniscus
Varus MOI:
- What structures are under tensile stress (4)?
- What structures are under compressive stress (1)?
Tensile = LCL, lateral joint capsule, IT band, biceps femoris Compressive = medial meniscus
Anterior tibial Displacement MOI:
- What structures are under tensile stress (6)?
- What structures are under compressive stress (2)?
Tensile = ACL, IT band, LCL, MCL, medial and lateral joint lines Compressive = posterior portion of medial and lateral menisci