Knee Exam Flashcards
1
Q
What muscles extend the knee
A
Quadriceps
2
Q
What muscles flex the knee
A
Hamstrings
3
Q
What are you assessing during gait
A
Gait cycle
4
Q
What are you observing on general inspection
front
Side
Behind
A
front:
Quadriceps bulk
Knee swelling & deformity
foot deformity
Side:
Knee flexion
foot arches
Toe deformity
Behind: Iliac crest alignment Gluteal muscle bulk Popliteal swellings Hindfoot abormalities
5
Q
What does increased joint temperature indicate
A
Inflammation
6
Q
What does the patella tap test for
A
Moderate - large joint effusions
7
Q
What does the sweep test test for
A
Small joint effusions
8
Q
Where do you measure quadricep circumference
A
20cm above tibial tuberosity
9
Q
What is the normal ROM for extension
A
140 degrees
10
Q
What is normal hyperextension of the knee
A
Can be up to 10 degrees
