Meniscus Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
Different types of meniscal tears
A
bucket handle, horizontal, longitudinal, radial
2
Q
MOI for meniscal tear
A
twisting injury
3
Q
What is a bucket handle tear frequently assoc. with
A
ACL tear
4
Q
Sign of bucket handle on MRI
A
Double PCL sign
5
Q
Tx of bucket handle tear
A
Closed reduction or arthroscopic resection
6
Q
Physical exam of meniscal tear
A
tenderness on medical or lateral joint line
may have lmtd ROM
+ McMurray test
7
Q
Tx of meniscal tear
A
initial: RICE
PT
referral to ortho for definitive tx if surgery likely
