Knee Exam Flashcards
What is the normal Q-Angle?
15 degrees
Females typically have increased or decreased Q-Angle?
increased
Q-Angle runs from _____ to center of patella and tibial tuberosity to ______
ASIS/center of patella
Flexion ROM for knee
145-150 degrees
Extension ROM for knee
O degrees
Internal and External ROM for knee
10 degrees. Everyone says this is bullshit.
Strength Testing range
0-5
Patellar reflex primarily tests tests what?
Primarily L4 (L2-4)
The Valgus stress test can be used to test disruption of what ligament?
medial collateral ligament (MCL)
The Varus stress test can be used to test disruption of what ligament?
lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
Lachman’s Test is used to test for what?
ACL insufficiency
Anterior Drawer Test is used to test for what?
ACL insufficiency
Posterior Drawer Test is used to test for what?
PCL insufficiency, posterior capsular injury or disruption
Reverse Lachman’s Test is used to test for what?
PCL insufficiency, posterior capsular injury
Patellar Laxity test grading is:
1-4 scale (+1 = 0-25%, +2 = 25-50%, +3 = 50-75%, +4 = 75-100%) I guess 100% laxity means it just falls off on the floor. Hey hey hey.
Point of patellar apprehension test and what is a positive result?
Point is to assess laxity of the patellar ligament. Positive result is: hey doc, what the fuck? That hurts.
What test should you use if you suspect inflammation, chondromalacia or injury to the patellofemoral articular surfaces?
Patellar compression (grind) test
What test is useful for determining if there is possible damage to the articular surface of the knee?
Patellar glide test
The McMurray’s Test is useful in assessing what kind of tear?
medial and lateral meniscal tears. MT and MT (mcmurray’s test and meniscal tears)
The Apley compression test is useful for assessing:
Meniscal injury and/or collateral ligament injury
The Apley distraction test is useful for assessing:
collateral ligament damage only
what is chondromalacia?
Cartilage degeneration/softening. Can result in poor alignment/tracking of the patella. Can lead to anterior knee pain.
What three structures are injured in an unhappy triad injury?
ACL, medial collateral ligament and medial meniscus
Patellar tendonitis is also know as ______ and is a common overuse condition associated with what?
Jumper’s knee, running, repeated jumping and landing, and kicking
