Knee Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
Unhappy triad
A
ACL
MCL
Meniscus
2
Q
ACL tear mechanism
A
High twisting force to bent knee
3
Q
Tests in ACL damage (2)
A
Anterior drawer
Lachman
4
Q
PCL tear mechanism
A
Hyperextension
Dashboard injuries
5
Q
MCL damage mechanism (2)
A
Leg forced into valgus via force outside leg
Valgus stress
6
Q
MCL damage clinical finding
A
Abnormal passive abduction of the knee
7
Q
Isolated injury uncommon
A
Lateral collateral
8
Q
Menisci mechanism
A
Twisting
9
Q
Symptoms in menisci (2)
A
Locking
Giving way
10
Q
Symptom ACL (3)
A
Sudden popping
Knee swelling
Instability, knee feels it may give way