Remaining Exam 2 Material [CH 16 + 17] Flashcards
what type of joint is the knee
hinge joint
how many bones make up the knee joint
4
-femur
-tibia
-fibula
-patella
articulations of the knee joint
3 total
-tibiofemoral: femur + tibia
-patellofemoral: femur + patella
-proximal tibiofibular: tibia + fibula
menisci
fibrocartilage disks that lie on top of the tibial plateau
shape of medial menisci
C-shaped
shape of lateral menisci
O-shaped
function of menisci
-increase stability of the knee joint
-cushion any stresses placed on the knee
describe blood supply in menisci
-outer ring has greater blood supply than inner
-affects healing
-inner menisci cannot heal on its own
inner/outer menisci can heal on its own
outer, because more blood supply
anterior cruciate ligament
-prevents tibia from moving forward relative to the femur
-stabilizes tibia against excessive internal rotation
posterior cruciate ligament
prevents the tibia from sliding backward relative to the femur
ACL prevents tibia from moving forward/backward
forward
PCL prevents tibia from moving forward/backward
backward
medial collateral ligament
-stabilize the knee against valgus forces
-force to lateral aspect
lateral collateral ligament
-stabilize the knee against varus forces
-force to medial aspect
purpose of MCL
shock absorber against hits from the outside
purpose of LCL
shock absorber against hits from the inside
movement of the quadriceps
knee extension
quadriceps muscles (4)
-rectus femoris
-vastus medialis
-vastus intermedius
-vastus lateralis
hamstrings movement
-knee flexion
-hip extension
hamstrings muscles (3)
-biceps femoris
-semitendinosus
-semimembranosus
be able to label muscles ch16 ppt
accessory knee flexor muscles (5)
-gracilis
-sartorius
-gastrocnemius
-popliteus
-plantaris
external tibial rotation muscles (1)
biceps femoris
internal tibial rotation muscles (5)
-popliteus
-semitendinosus
-semimembranosus
-sartorius
-gracilis
prevention of knee injuries- physical conditioning + rehabilitation
-total body conditioning (strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, agility, balance)
-agonist/antagonist muscles must be properly balanced because increases joint stabilization
should agonist/antagonist pair muscles have the same strength
no
ex: quadriceps to hamstring strength ratio is 3:2
quadriceps: hamstring strength ratio
3:2
can an AT or PT do more rehab to PREVENT injuries
AT because PTs work under insurance rules
-insurance companies aren’t looking for prevention programs for rehab; PTs work on people that already need rehab
-ATs have more room to do prevention programs with athletes to prevent injury
prevention of knee injuries- shoe type
-grip the playing surface when sprinting forward
-don’t stick when cutting or changing direction
prevention of knee injuries- shoe + cleat design
-greater rotational stiffness may increase injury risk
-rotational stiffness greater on synthetic grass than with natural grass
prevention of knee injuries- knee braces
-effectiveness of protective knee braces is controversial
-can restrict anterior/posterior tibial translation when combined with an appropriate rehab program
assessing the knee joint- history
-what were you doing when the knee was hurt?
-what position was your body in?
-did the knee collapse?
-did you hear a noise or feel any sensation?
-where is the pain?
-have you hurt your knee before?
assessing the knee joint- chronic injury history
-when did you first notice the condition?
-does the knee ever catch or lock?
-does your knee feel like its going to give out?
-have you changed your running shoes?
assessing the knee joint- palpation
assess bony structures for areas of tenderness, pain, or deformities
assessing the knee joint- observation
-athlete should be observed in numerous situations (walking, half-squatting, going up/down stairs, etc.)
-do the knees appear symmetrical?
-is one knee swollen?
-is muscle atrophy apparent?
-redness, discoloration, bruising?
knee joint palpation- which ligaments should be palpated
-lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
-medial collateral ligament (MCL)
knee joint palpation- which ligaments CANNOT be palpated
-ACL
-PCL
tenderness at the knee joint line may indicate what injury
meniscal injury
special tests for knee joint
-assess ligament stability
-performed by a trained professional
what does Lachman’s + Anterior Drawer test
ACL
cause of MCL injury
-medially directed force valgus from the lateral side
-lateral rotation of the tibia
signs of MCL injury- grade 1
-few ligament fibers are torn
-joint stable
-minimal swelling
-mild stiffness + tenderness
-full ROM
signs of MCL injury- grade 2
-moderate tearing of fibers
-pain at medial aspect
-general weakness/instability
signs of MCL injury- grade 3
-complete tear
-complete loss of medial stability
-mild to moderate swelling
-severe pain
-loss of ROM
what athletes are more prone to MCL injury
football offensive lineman
-because of this, all football offensive lineman wear knee braces
care for MCL injury
-POLICE
-crutches may be used if athlete is unable to walk
-conservative non-operative treatment is recommended for isolated sprains at any grade (limited immobilization, rehab program, possible use of functional hinge brace)
-return to play when knee has regained full ROM + strength
cause of LCL injury
-laterally directed varus force from the medial side
-medial rotation of the tibia
is MCL or LCL sprain more prevalent
MCL
signs of LCL injury
-pain + tenderness over the ligament
-swelling + effusion
-joint laxity with varus stress
LCL injury pain is greatest with which grades
grades 1 + 2
describe pain of grade 3 LCL injury
-pain severe initially
-subsides to dull ache
care for LCL injury
same procedures as for MCL injuries
-POLICE
-crutches may be used if athlete is unable to walk
-conservative non-operative treatment is recommended for isolated sprains at any grade (limited immobilization, rehab program, possible use of functional hinge brace)
-return to play when knee has regained full ROM + strength
cause of ACL injury
-most ACL injuries are non-contact
-deceleration, rotation, valus stress
most ACL injuries are contact/non-contact
non-contact
common mechanism for ACL injury
dynamic valgus
-valgus force
-medial tibial rotation
-hip adduction
ACL injury risk factors
-previous injury
-general predisposition
-quad dominance
ACL injury risk factors- previous injury
-biggest predictor of a future injury is history of previous injury
-full neuromuscular control was likely not regained on injured side
ACL injury risk factors- general predisposition
-anatomical structure
-biomechanics
-hormonal imbalance
ACL injury risk factors- quad dominance
-increased strength in quads compared to hamstrings
-results in landing with increased knee extension
signs of ACL injury
-audible pop
-rapid swelling at the joint line
-intense pain initially
-loss of extension
care for ACL injury
-POLICE
-surgery to repair torn ACL (bone patellar bone or hamstring graft)
-recovery generally 6-9 months
ACL injury swelling begins within ____ hours; peaks within ____ hours
-1-2 hours
-4-6 hours
how long is ACL injury recovery
recovery says it is generally 6-9 months
-it is more like 12-18 months in reality
-most people take 6 months to even get back to starting activity
how do you choose which ACL surgery to get
-choose whichever method the surgeon is better at
-both bone patellar bone + hamstring graft are equally successful
if you did hamstring graft…
you’d be weaker in the back
if you do bone patellar bone…
you will be wear in the front
-this might be better because we don’t want to make hamstrings weaker
cause of PCL injury
-falling with full weight on the anterior aspect of the bent knee (knee hyperflexed, ankle plantarflexed)
-dashboard injury car crash
what injury is caused by car accident
PCL injury
signs of PCL injury
-pop in back of knee
-tenderness in popliteal fossa
-little swelling
-laxity on posterior drawer test
care for PCL injury
-POLICE immediately
-generally non-operative treatment with rehab
tearing outer/inner meniscus has better chance at repairing itself
-outer
-tearing inner won’t repair because no blood supply
cause of meniscus injuries
-weight bearing combined with a rotational force
-tears within cartilage fail to heal due to lack of blood supply