Lecture Final

Question 1

Of the 3 joints around the knee, which one is not part of the knee?

Answer 1

Proximal Tibiofibular Joint

Question 2

Which collateral ligament of the knee does not attach to the tibia?

Answer 2

Lateral Collateral Ligament

Question 3

What is the strongest ligament of the knee?

Answer 3

Posterior Cruciate Ligament

Question 4

Which meniscus is more susceptible to tearing?

Answer 4

Medial Meniscus

Question 5

What position is the knee in during the Loose Packed position?

Answer 5

25 degrees of flexion

Question 6

When figuring out a patients Q Angle, what three landmarks are used?

Answer 6

ASIS, Patella and Tibial Tubercle

Question 7

What muscle is responsible for unlocking the knee in the Screw Home mechanism?

Answer 7

Popliteus

Question 8

A patient presenting with osteoarthritis of the knee will point to which side of the knee?

Answer 8

Medial Side

Question 9

If a patient has history of previous macro trauma to the knee, how many times more likely are they to develop osteoarthritis?

Answer 9

4X’s

Question 10

What type of adjustment or manipulation will benefit a patient with osteoarthritis?

Answer 10

Long Axis Traction

Question 11

What is the most common athlete’s complaint involving the knee?

Answer 11

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Question 12

What age range would more likely present with patellofemoral pain syndrome?

Answer 12

15-25 yo

Question 13

What gender does patellofemoral pain syndrome affect more often?

Answer 13

Females

Question 14

What muscle would you focus on strengthening in patellofemoral pain syndrome?

Answer 14

Vastus Medialis

Question 15

What other areas of the spine and pelvis would you assess in patellofemoral pain syndrome?

Answer 15

Pelvis, SI joints, Lumbar and Extremities

Question 16

Following years of running, what is most likely Dx for knee pain?

Answer 16

Chondromalacia Patella

Question 17

What would be a likely DDx of chondromalacia patella?

Answer 17

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Question 18

When viewing the radiographic findings, what view would be the best way to view chondromalacia patella?

Answer 18

Lateral View

Question 19

What percentage of athletes will experience chondromalacia patella?

Answer 19

30%

Question 20

Can a person have chondromalacia patella and be completely asymptomatic?

Answer 20

Yes

Question 21

On the femoral head there is a small depression in the hyaline cartilage known as the fovea capitis. What inserts on this?

Answer 21

Ligamentum Teres

Question 22

When examining the trabecular patterns on the femur, what are the lines running more inferior to superior?

Answer 22

Compression (Vertical) Trabecular System

Question 23

The iliofemoral ligament sometimes goes by what name?

Answer 23

Y Ligament of Bigelow

Question 24

What is the normal amount of internal rotation of the hip?

Answer 24

35 Degrees

Question 25

If a patient has OA of the hip, what is one piece of nutritional advice you could give them?

Answer 25

Decrease sugar and/or lose weight

Question 26

Which nerve is involved with Meralgia Paresthetica?

Answer 26

Lateral Femoral Cutaneous

Question 27

Regarding FAI, which mechanism involves the acetabulum?

Answer 27

The pincer mechanism

Question 28

Which gender is more likely to experience the cam mechanism of FAI?

Answer 28

Males

Question 29

Name the structures associated with Snapping Hip Syndrome (SHS).

Answer 29

• iliotibial band
• psoas tendon
• rectus femoris tendon

Question 30

What is the second most common cause of hip pain?

Answer 30

Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)