Lower Joint Clinical Correlation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 6 most common diagnoses for acute knee injuries?
A
- ACL tear
- Meniscal tear
- MCL Tear
- Patellar Dislocation
- Fracture
- PCL Tear
2
Q
Diagnoses to not miss related to knee pain?
A
- Cancer
- RA
- Hip Pathology -SCFE
- Infection -GC
- Neurologic -Discogenic
3
Q
What is the test for Patellar Dislocation?
A
Apprehension test
4
Q
What is the test for torn meniscus?
A
- McMurray’s.
- Bounce Home.
5
Q
What is the test for ACL tear?
A
- Lachman’s
- Drawer
- Pivot shift
6
Q
What is the test for PCL tear?
A
Posterior drawer
7
Q
What is the test for MCL tear?
A
-Valgus
8
Q
What is valgus?
A
-Knees together
9
Q
What is varus?
A
-Knees apart
10
Q
What constitutes a Grade I ankle sprain?
A
- Mild
- Minimal Swelling
- Little to no hemorrhage
- Mild tenderness
11
Q
WHat constitutes a Grade II ankle sprain?
A
-Moderate
12
Q
What constitutes a Grade III ankle sprain?
A
- Severe
- Require X-ray
13
Q
What are the 8 common places that are fractured in an ankle?
A
- 5th MT
- Navicular
- Medial Malleolus
- Lat Malleolus
- Joint lines (3)
- Fibula
14
Q
What is the most important strength to build after ankle injury?
A
-Eversion
15
Q
What are the ottawa Rules for xrays?
A
-Inability to bear weight OR -Pain over posterior edge of distal 6cm of malleoli OR -Pain over navicular or 5th MT
