Quiz 6: 2 Flashcards
Grade 2 MCL sprain: 1+
How long until they are better?
19 days
Grade 2 MCL sprain: 1+
How long should you tell them it will take until they are better?
4 weeks
Grade 2 MCL sprain: 2+
How long until they are better?
28 days
Grade 2 MCL sprain: 2+
How long should you tell them it will take until they are better?
5 weeks
What are the vascular zones of the meniscus in order from outside to inside the joint?
- red-red
- red-white
- white-white
What do the names of the meniscus zones tell you about vascularization in the joint?
You lose vascularization as you go deeper into the joint
Which meniscus zone has the best potential for healing?
Red-red
Why does the red-red zone have the best potential for healing?
has blood supply on both sides, so it’s fully vascularized
What are the names of the 4 rotary instabilities?
PLRI
PMRI
ALRI
AMRI
In which position do you test for rotary instabilities?
70˚ knee flexion
ER
IR
Which rotary instabilities are texted in IR?
PLRI
ALRI
Which rotary instabilities are tested in knee ER?
AMRI
PMRI
Draw the diagram and list the structures tested for rotary instabilities
Do this shit
You are testing for anterior instabilities when you:
Pull anteriorly
You are testing for posterior instabilities when you:
Push posteriorly
Non-operative tx of meniscal tears is implicated for what type of tear?
Degenerative
Why is non-op tx indicated for degenerative tears?
- horizontal cleavage of degenerative tear
- fraying of tissue
- poor blood supply
- degenerative quality of meniscus in tear area
What age group commonly gets degenerative tears?
Over 50
Recreational athlete