Knee Injuries Flashcards

1
Q

Unhappy triad

A

ACL
MCL
Meniscus

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2
Q

ACL tear mechanism

A

High twisting force to bent knee

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3
Q

Tests in ACL damage (2)

A

Anterior drawer

Lachman

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4
Q

PCL tear mechanism

A

Hyperextension

Dashboard injuries

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5
Q

MCL damage mechanism (2)

A

Leg forced into valgus via force outside leg

Valgus stress

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6
Q

MCL damage clinical finding

A

Abnormal passive abduction of the knee

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7
Q

Isolated injury uncommon

A

Lateral collateral

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8
Q

Menisci mechanism

A

Twisting

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9
Q

Symptoms in menisci (2)

A

Locking

Giving way

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10
Q

Symptom ACL (3)

A

Sudden popping
Knee swelling
Instability, knee feels it may give way

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