step 3 Flashcards
1
Q
comparing the knees by looking order
A
valgus (knock knee) and varus (bow-legged)
swelling, reddening, bruising, deformity
knee effusion
rapid swelling
popliteal swelling
muscle wastage
avoiding full extension
2
Q
what is valgus?
A
knees are turned inwards
3
Q
what is varus?
A
knees are turned outward
4
Q
where would knee effusion be?
A
medial hollow
suprapratellor areas
5
Q
common causes of knee effusion include|?
A
Arthritis
ligament or meniscus injury
pre patellar bursitis
6
Q
Rapid swelling can indicate what?
A
Haemarthritis (bleeding into a joint).
7
Q
where are we looking for muscle wastage ?
A
Quads
