Knee Review Flashcards

1
Q

The medial oblique knee will require the intercondylar plane of the femur to be –1– degrees from the IR.

A

45 degrees

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Which of the following criteria is true for the lateral oblique knee position?

A

The tibia and fibula will be superimposed

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3
Q

The intercondylar fossa is best demonstrated when the –1–.

A

CR is perpendicular to the tibia

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The sunrise or axial image of the patella may best demonstrate the presence of –1–.

A

vertical fractures

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5
Q

The CR should be directed to a point –1– for an AP projection of the knee.

A

1/2 inch below the patellar apex

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Q

The erect tangential axial patella will require a –1– CR projection.

A

Superoinferior

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7
Q

The –1– Method may use a curved or elevated cassette to demonstrate the intercondylar fossa.

A

Beclere

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The weight bearing AP projection knee will not require the use of a CR angle so the –1–.

A

Degenerative joint changes are less distorted.

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9
Q

When positioning a patient in the Camp Coventry Method and the degree of leg flexion is 43 degrees, the CR degree and direction should be –1–.

A

43 degrees caudal

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10
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The original Settegast Method requires –1–.

A

Hyperflexion of the affected knee

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11
Q

The lateral knee will best demonstrate which of the following?

A

The open patellofemoral joint space

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12
Q

The lateral patella should always be performed prior to the –1– in a patella series.

A

Axial projection

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13
Q

What is the proper degree of flexion for the lateral knee position/projection?

A

20-30 degrees

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14
Q

For demonstration of the axial patella the CR should remain –1–.

A

Parallel to the patella

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15
Q

The Holmblad Method is used to demonstrate –1–.

A

Intercondylar fossa of the femur

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16
Q

The posterior surface of the knee area is called –1–.

A

popiteal

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17
Q

This device should be used on patient parts that measure greater than 10 cm.

18
Q

Why is the PA projection utilized for imaging the patella rather than an AP?

A

It puts the patella closer to the IR to decrease mag and it increases recorded detail.

19
Q

List 3 Method names/views that demonstrate the axial patella:

A
  1. Merchant
  2. Settegast
  3. Houghston
20
Q

List 2 important instructions to give patients when performing weight bearing knee exams:

A
  1. Take your shoes off

2. Stand with equal weight on both feet

21
Q

Which routine position/projection of the knee will demonstrate a separation of the tibia and fibula?

A

AP Oblique internal rotation

22
Q

List and explain the CR angulations utilized when performing the AP projection:

A

19 to 24 cm (avg. pelvis)- perpendicular
greater than 24 cm (large pelvis)- 3-5 degrees cephalic
less than 19 cm (thin pelvis)- 3-5 degrees caudal
*to open joint spaces

23
Q

The purpose of angling the CR 5-7 degrees cephalic for the lateral projection knee radiograph is to –1–.

A

open up to joint space because the medial condyle hangs 5-7 degrees lower than the lateral condyle and to superimpose condyles.

24
Q

What is the degree of obliquity for an oblique knee?

A

45 degrees

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What is the pointed distal projection of the knee called?
Apex
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Give an example of how you, the radiographer, can look at a lateral knee image and determine if it is a passable radiograph?
If the patella is in profile and I am within my "s" number range.
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The term varus means --1--.
knock knees- knees bend inward
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The term valgus means --1--.
bow legged- knees bent outward
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List 3 Method names that will demonstrate the intercondylar fossa.
Camp Coventry Holmblad Belcere
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What is the degree difference between the CR and the femur when performing the Holmblad Method?
20 degrees
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What is the degree difference between the IR and the femur when performing the Holmblad Method?
70 degrees
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What is the degree difference between the femur and the lower leg when performing the Holmblad Method?
110 degrees
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The Camp Coventry Method requires knee flexion of --1--.
40-50 degrees
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position:
AP knee with internal rotation
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position:
AP knee with external rotation
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structure dem:
Patella in profile/ vertical fractures of the patella
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Method
Camp Coventry
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Structure dem
intercondylar fossa
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The medial shelf of bone on the os calcis that helps to support the longitudinal arch is the --1--.
sustentacilum tali
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The Method that demonstrates 2/3 of the patella in an oblique position with mostly no superimposition is --1--.
Kuchendorf
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The tarsal bone that is lies directly posteriorly to the cuneiforms is the --1--.
navicular
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What is the Method that demonstrates the anterior surface of the carpal bones?
Gaynor-Hart