MCL Injury (Knee) Flashcards
1
Q
Superficial MCL in Knee does what
A
primary restraint to valgus stress
2
Q
Deep MCL in knee does what
A
contributes in full knee extension
3
Q
what does deep MCL in knee attach to
A
medial meniscus
4
Q
most common ligament injury of knee
A
MCL tear
5
Q
mechanism of mcl tear
A
severe valgus stress
6
Q
presentation of mcl tear - 4
A
pop or crack
pain on medial side
bruising medial
localised swelling
7
Q
MCL Tear examination (4)
A
Tender Medial Joint Line
Tender Femoral Insertion of MCL
Painful in Full Extension
Opening on Valgus Stress
8
Q
MCL Tear Investigations
A
X-Ray
MRI
9
Q
What would X-ray of MCL Chronic Tear show?
A
Calcification at femoral insertion (Pellegrini-stieda)
10
Q
MCL Tear Treatment
A
Rest
NSAIDS
Physio
Brace
11
Q
When is operation indicated in MCL Tear
A
Severe
Failed Non Operative
