Pathology 2 - MSK Flashcards
where does the ACL run from
anterior lateral intercondylar of the tibia
to lateral femoral condyle
what does the ACL prevent
anterior tibia movement on a femur
postioer femoral motion on a fixed tibia
why can the ligamant not heal by itself
poor vascularity
when do ACL injuries most often occur
hyperflexion
rapid decc
hyper extnesion
landing on a unbalanced limb
what is a grade III ACL sprain refer to
complete tear
what is q angle
the angle between the quadriceps muscles and the patellar tendon
what is the preferred diagnosis tool for ACL tear
MRI
mri vs ct scan
MRI:
- create images of the body’s internal structures.
- MRIs are better for soft tissue, such as the brain and spinal cord, and can spot sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
CT scan:
- X-rays to create detailed, three-dimensional images of the body.
- CT scans are better for examining bones and are ideal for emergency situations
what is the best test to determine ACL injury
lachmans
what is the terrible triad
ACL
medial men
MCL
what is the most common cause of PCL injury
dash board
posertrior force to the anterior knee
what is anterior compartment syndrome
when the pressure In the anterior compartment of the lower leg increases secondary to swelling
what happens to structures within the anterior compartment
blood vessel get blocked - ischemia and necrosis of nerves and musculature
what do we do when we suspect anterior compartment syndrome
medical emergency
can lead to irreversible muscle damage
what muscle make up the anterior comparment
peronus tert
ant tib
ext digitorium longus
ext hallicus longus
what is the presentation of anterior compartment syndrome
swelling of the ant tib muscle that is not relieved with medication of elevation
pain increases with passive stretching or active movement of the muscles
numbness in the distrubtion of the deep personus
cutaneous innervation of the deep peroneal nerve
toe space between one and two
bicipital tendonitis - physiological
inflammation of the tendon of the long head of the biceps
bicipital tendonitis - cause
repeated abd and ER
bicipital tendonitis - what type sports are associated with this injury
overhead arm
swiming, raquet sports, throw
bicipital tendonitis - clinical presentation
deep ache in the front and top shoulder
made worse with overhead activities and lifting heavy objects
resting makes the shoulder feel better