Knee (Exam 2) Flashcards
Incomplete stretching of ligament fibers. Giving away feeling.
Mild: Grade I or First Degree Sprain
Partial loss of ligament fiber integrity.
Moderate: Grade II or Second Degree Sprain
Rupture fiber bundles completely torn.
Severe: Grade III or Third Degree Sprain
Combined external rotation, valgus stress, and internal tibial rotation with knee hyper-extension with limb is planted.
ACL Injuries
Removal of Fluid
Athrocentesis
Blood
Ligament Tear
Blood with Fat Droplets
Fracture or Ligament Sprain
No Blood
Chronic Meniscus Lesion or Synovitis
Mild Instability. 5mm or less of joint surface separation.
Graded 1+
Moderate Instability. 5 - 10mm joint surface separation.
Graded 2+
Severe Instability. 10mm or greater joint surface separation.
Graded 3+
Graft is very fragile for ____ months after surgery.
2 months (6-8 weeks)
Graft slowly revascularizes. By ___ months tensile strength 50% of original strength.
3 months
Hardest motion to get back after ACL injury.
Extension
Maximum Protection (ACL)
Day 1 - 6 Weeks
Moderate Protection (ACL)
7 - 12 Weeks
Minimum Protection (ACL)
13 Weeks Post Op until Return
Posterior force on anterior knee when flexed. Hyper flexion of the knee.
PCL Injuries
Most important factor is quad strength. Need to develop strength to greater than 100% of uninvolved limb for success.
Nonoperative PCL Management
Most commonly injured knee ligament.
MCL Injury
Direct external valgus force applied to lateral knee. Non contact when foot is planted and tibia is rotated externally or abducted.
MCL Injury Cause
Grade I MCL Sprain
20% have other ligament injuries.
Grade II MCL Sprain
52% have other ligament injuries.