Lecture Final Flashcards
Of the 3 joints around the knee, which one is not part of the knee?
Proximal Tibiofibular Joint
Which collateral ligament of the knee does not attach to the tibia?
Lateral Collateral Ligament
What is the strongest ligament of the knee?
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Which meniscus is more susceptible to tearing?
Medial Meniscus
What position is the knee in during the Loose Packed position?
25 degrees of flexion
When figuring out a patients Q Angle, what three landmarks are used?
ASIS, Patella and Tibial Tubercle
What muscle is responsible for unlocking the knee in the Screw Home mechanism?
Popliteus
A patient presenting with osteoarthritis of the knee will point to which side of the knee?
Medial Side
If a patient has history of previous macro trauma to the knee, how many times more likely are they to develop osteoarthritis?
4X’s
What type of adjustment or manipulation will benefit a patient with osteoarthritis?
Long Axis Traction
What is the most common athlete’s complaint involving the knee?
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
What age range would more likely present with patellofemoral pain syndrome?
15-25 yo
What gender does patellofemoral pain syndrome affect more often?
Females
What muscle would you focus on strengthening in patellofemoral pain syndrome?
Vastus Medialis
What other areas of the spine and pelvis would you assess in patellofemoral pain syndrome?
Pelvis, SI joints, Lumbar and Extremities
Following years of running, what is most likely Dx for knee pain?
Chondromalacia Patella
What would be a likely DDx of chondromalacia patella?
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
When viewing the radiographic findings, what view would be the best way to view chondromalacia patella?
Lateral View
What percentage of athletes will experience chondromalacia patella?
30%
Can a person have chondromalacia patella and be completely asymptomatic?
Yes
On the femoral head there is a small depression in the hyaline cartilage known as the fovea capitis. What inserts on this?
Ligamentum Teres
When examining the trabecular patterns on the femur, what are the lines running more inferior to superior?
Compression (Vertical) Trabecular System
The iliofemoral ligament sometimes goes by what name?
Y Ligament of Bigelow
What is the normal amount of internal rotation of the hip?
35 Degrees
If a patient has OA of the hip, what is one piece of nutritional advice you could give them?
Decrease sugar and/or lose weight
Which nerve is involved with Meralgia Paresthetica?
Lateral Femoral Cutaneous
Regarding FAI, which mechanism involves the acetabulum?
The pincer mechanism
Which gender is more likely to experience the cam mechanism of FAI?
Males
Name the structures associated with Snapping Hip Syndrome (SHS).
- iliotibial band
- psoas tendon
- rectus femoris tendon
What is the second most common cause of hip pain?
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)
