MSK 2 Flashcards
What is the Faber/Patrick test positive
Pain elicited with resisted adduction- pathology of hip/SI jt
Ballon sign- knee
moderate effusion
Place thumb and index finger of right hand on each side of patella
Compress suprapatellar recess and feel for fluid ejected out onto your fingers of your left hand
Balloting of the Patella
Large Effusion
Knee Extension
Push patella into femoral
Watch for fluid to fill suprapatellar pouch and feel for movement “floating” patella
ACL tear
Most commonly injured when the foot is planted while extreme rotational force is applied (e.g. a cleated foot caught in the turf while an athlete attempts to rotate towards that side). The ACL may also be injured from a direct force on the lateral knee while the foot is planted.
PCL tear
Much less commonly injured then the ACL. Posterior force on the tibia (e.g. the tibia striking against the dashboard in a motor vehicle accident) can lead to disruption.
LCL tear
Direct force on the medial aspect of the knee while the foot is planted
MCL tear
Direct force on the lateral aspect of the knee while the foot is planted
McMurray’s (for knee)
Used to detect a torn medial or lateral meniscus.
Palpable or audible click or lack of extension is positive sign for a torn lateral/medial meniscus
Apley Grind test (for knee)
This maneuver places direct pressure on the menisci. If injured, it will cause pain.
Medial Collateral Ligament (Valgus Stress) Test
If the MCL is completely torn, the joint will “open up” along the medial aspect
Knee – Lateral Collateral Ligament (Varus Stress) Test
If the LCL is completely torn, the joint will “open up” along the lateral aspect.
Additionally, palpation along the course of the ligament may also elicit pain if it has been injured
Knee – Lachman’s Test
ACL Test
If the ACL is completely torn, the tibia will feel unrestrained in the degree to which it can move forward . The intact ACL is described as providing a firm end point during Lachman testing.
Compare this to the other leg, reversing your hand position.
Knee – Anterior Drawer test
ACL
If the ACL is completely torn, the tibia will feel unrestrained in the degree to which it can move forward.
Knee – Posterior Drawer test
PCL
If the PCL is completely torn, the tibia will feel unrestrained in the degree to which it moves backwards.
Ankle Instability – Anterior Drawer test
A positive test includes increased translation of one foot compared to the other with loss of the endpoint of the anterior talofibular ligament.
Ankle – Thompson Test
Tests whether the Achilles tendon is intact. If the Achilles’ tendon is intact, when the calf muscle is squeezed, the foot will plantar-flex. If the Achilles’ tendon is ruptured, the foot will NOT plantar-flexed as the calf muscle is squeezed.