Knee injuries

Question 1

anterior cruciate ligament rupture

Answer 1

trauma to behind the knee
forward subluxation of the tibia and femur

results in instability which is usually associated with joint effusion

Question 2

loose body in the knee

Answer 2

common with osteochondritis discerns

necrosis of the subchondral bone
subsequent detachment of fragment of bone and it’s overlying cartilage

commonly affect she lateral surface o the medial femoral condyle

gradual onset and pain on exercise.

Question 3

chondromalacia patellae

Answer 3

anterior knee pain in teenager
more common girls
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) and anti inflammatory meds

Question 4

medial meniscus tear

Answer 4

damage to medial joint line of knee. bucket handle meniscal tear can cause locking (inability to fully extend the joint)

Question 5

osgood schlatter’s disease

Answer 5

inflammation oft he patellar ligament below the knee at the tibial tuberosity