Knee Problems Flashcards
1
Q
Meniscal injury
A
Twisting movement on loaded fixed knee painful 'squelch' slow swelling painful to weight bear "locked' knee
2
Q
Meniscal injury management
A
MRI Ice Analgesia Arthroscopic repair Phsyio
3
Q
ACL tear
A
Forward momentum, leg fixed +/- rotation 'pop' Quick swelling Often able to weight bear Haemarthrosis Phsyio/rehab 1/3rd surgery
4
Q
Collateral tears
A
lateralised pain
feel of ‘crack’, sharp pain
No or minimal effusion
Brusing to one side
5
Q
Features of knee injury on x-ray
A
Fracture, loose bodies, ligament avulsion, osteochondral defect, degenerative joint disease, lipohaemarthrosis
6
Q
Indications for surgery
A
Failure of conservative treatment Demands of work or sport Problems with daily activities Prevention of further joint injury Prevention of falls
7
Q
Non surgical management of knee problems
A
Restoration of function Phsyio Analgesia Swelling reduction Range of motion Normal movement
