Knee Injuries Flashcards
What type of joint is the knee classified as?
* A. Ball and socket
* B. Hinge
* C. Pivot
* D. Saddle
B
The meniscus of the knee acts as a:
- A. Ligament
- B. Tendon
- C. Shock absorber
- D. Muscle
C
Which ligament in the knee is crucial for preventing anterior translation of the tibia?
- A. Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
- B. Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)
- C. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
- D. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
C
Geny Varum is also known as:
- A. Knock-knee
- B. Bow-legged
- C. Lock-knee
- D. Hyperextension
B
Which of the following is not a primary function of the knee’s bursae?
- A. Reduce friction
- B. Provide nutrients
- C. Cushion pressure points
- D. Facilitate movement
B
A common sign of a meniscal tear is:
- A. Immediate swelling
- B. Locking of the knee
- C. A popping sound only
- D. Redness around the knee
B
The McMurray’s test is used to evaluate:
- A. Ligament tears
- B. Meniscal injuries
- C. Bursitis
- D. Muscle strength
B
Which knee condition is characterized by a misalignment of the patella?
- A. Chondromalacia patella
- B. Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- C. Ligament sprain
- D. Bursitis
B
The ACL can be tested by which of the following methods?
- A. Lachman test
- B. Apley’s test
- C. Ober’s test
- D. Finkelstein’s test
A
Which meniscus is more commonly injured due to its anatomical position?
- A. Lateral
- B. Medial
- C. Anterior
- D. Posterior
B
Genu recurvatum is a deformity characterized by:
- A. Lateral bending of the knee
- B. Forward bending of the knee
- C. Backward hyperextension of the knee
- D. Medial bending of the knee
C
Which ligament of the knee is extra-articular?
- A. ACL
- B. LCL
- C. MCL
- D. PCL
B
The anterior drawer test is primarily used to assess damage to:
- A. MCL
- B. LCL
- C. ACL
- D. PCL
C
Chondromalacia patella primarily affects which part of the knee?
- A. The patella’s articular cartilage
- B. The synovial membrane
- C. The meniscus
- D. The ligaments
A
The ‘screw-home’ mechanism of the knee involves:
- A. A medial rotation of the tibia during final stages of knee extension
- B. Lateral rotation of the tibia during the final stages of knee extension
- C. Medial rotation of the femur on a fixed tibia
- D. Lateral rotation of the femur on a fixed tibia
B
Patella sublux most commonly occurs in which direction?
- A. Medial
- B. Lateral
- C. Anterior
- D. Posterior
B
The Q-angle is a measure used to assess:
- A. Knee flexion
- B. Hip alignment
- C. Patellar tracking
- D. Ankle stability
C
Which condition is characterized by hyperextension of the knee?
- A. Genu valgum
- B. Genu varum
- C. Genu recurvatum
- D. Genu valgus
C
The function of the medial meniscus is to:
- A. Increase friction between the femur and tibia
- B. Decrease frinction between the femur and tibia
- C. Assist in the extension of the knee
- D. Assist in the flexion of the knee
B
A tear in which ligament is commonly associated with a ‘popping’ sound?
- A. MCL
- B. LCL
- C. ACL
- D. PCL
C
Patellar tendonitis is often caused by:
- A. Excessive lateral movements
- B. Frequent jumping and landing
- C. Over-extension of the knee
- D.Direct impact to the anterior knee
B
The bounce home test is used to diagnose issues with the:
- A. ACL
- B. PCL
- C. Meniscus
- D. Patella
C
Which bursa is not associated with the knee?
- A. Prepatellar
- B. Infrapatellar
- C. Olecranon
- D. Pes anserine
C
Osteoarthritis of the knee is primarily due to:
- A. Inflammation of the synovial membrane
- B. Degenerative changes in cartilage
- C. Excessive fluid accumulation
- D. Ligament tears
B
Which one is/are part of the 6 important bursae in the knee?
- A. Suprapatellar bursa
- B. Prepatellar bursa
- C. Hamstring bursae
- D. Infrapatellar bursa superficial/deep
- E. Pes anserine bursa
- F. All of the above
F
Which is a differential diagnosis of a meniscus tear?
- A. Ligament tear
- B. Osteochondritis dissecans
- C. Muscle strain
- D. Patellar subluxation
B
True or false?
Plica are embryological remnants which have remained in the body which can be torn with trauma?
True
Which are NOT a descriptive way a meniscus tear?
- A. Parrot-beak
- B. Horizontal
- C. Peripheral
- D. Transverse
B
What corresponds to the 2nd stage of chondromalacia?
- A. Complete tear of the articular cartilage
- B. Fragmentation causing deformation
- C. Fissuring of the softened articular cartilage
- D. Swelling and softening of the articular cartilage
C
