MSK Knee Injury Teaching Flashcards
1
Q
how would an ACL tear present
A
tends to be from a twisting injury
antalgic gait
sudden swelling, effusion
reduced ROM
Lachmans/ Anterior draw
varus/ valgus stress test
2
Q
what imaging would you do for a suspected ACL tear
A
XR to rule out fracture
MRI is gold standard to assess soft tissue damage
3
Q
what can you see on MRI of ACL tear
A
high signal in the ACL suggest injury
may also see bone oedema in lateral femoral condyle and lateral tibial plateau
4
Q
what is the unhappy triad
A
medial ligament
medial meniscus
anterior cruciate ligament
5
Q
what is the management of an ACL tear
A
rest, analgesia, physiotherapy, lifestyle modification
bracing is MCL is also involved
surgical: repair
