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Trauma and orthopaedics (2): The knee (II) Flashcards

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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

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The ACL is an important stabiliser of the knee joint, being the primary restraint to limit anterior translation of the tibia (relative to the femur) and also contributing to knee rotational stability (particularly internal).

Consequently, a tear of this important ligament often results in significant functional impairment of the joint

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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear mechanism of injury

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  • without injury
  • sudden change of direction twisting the flexed knee

an athlete history of twisting knee whilst weight bearing

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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear presentation

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  • rapid joint swelling
  • signif pain
  • if delayed presentation- instability ‘leg giving way’
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special tests for ACL tear

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Lachman Test and Anterior Draw Test

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lachmans test

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involves placing the knee in 30 degrees of flexion and, with one hand stabilising the femur, pulling the tibia forward to assess the amount of anterior movement of the tibia compared to the femur. The other knee is then examined for comparison

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anterior draw test

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The anterior draw test involves flexing the knee to 90 degrees, placing the thumbs on the joint line and their index fingers on the hamstring tendons posteriorly. Force is then applied anteriorly to demonstrate any tibial excursion, which is then compared to the opposite site.

Lachman’s test is the more sensitive of the two tests for an ACL tear.

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investigation for ACL tear

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X-ray (AP and lateral) to exclude bony injury, any joint effusion or lipohaemarthrosis

MRI is gold standards for ACL diagnosis (also picks up meniscal tear)

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which fracture is pathognomic of ACL injiry

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Segond fracture- bony avulsion of the lateral proximal tibia

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immediate management of ACL tear

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RICE

rest

ice

compression

elevation

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conservative management of ACL tear

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  • rehabilitation- strengthening of quadriceps to stabilise the knee
  • cricket pad knee splint for comfort
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surgical management of ACL tear

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  1. reconstruction of ACL using a tendon or artificial graft
  • not performed acutely
  • months of physio before
  1. Acute surgical repair of ACL (only possible in some cases)
  • GA knee arthroscopy, proceeding to an acute repair
  • suturing ends of torn ligament together
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complication of ACL tear

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post truamatic OA

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posteiror cruciate ligament tear

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less common

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role of PCL

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the PCL is the primary restraint to posterior tibial translation and works to prevent hyperflexion of the knee.

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PCL tear mechanism of injury

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high energy trauma

proximal blow tot he tibia during a RTA

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presentation of PCL

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  • immediate posterior knee pain
  • instability of the joint
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special test for PCL

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positive posterior draw test (with a posterior sag) on examination.

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investigations for PCL tear

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As with ACL tears, the gold-standard for diagnosis for PCL tears is via MRI scanning.

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management of PCL tear

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conservatively

  • brace
  • physio

if symptomatic and recurrent instability → surgery with insertion of a graft

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medial collateral ligament is the

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most commonly injured ligament of the knee

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role of the MCL

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valgus stabiliser

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MCL injury mechanism of injury

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VALGUS trauma

direct impact to the outside of the knee

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MCL injury grading

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  • Grade I – mild injury, with minimally torn fibres and no loss of MCL integrity
  • Grade II – moderate injury, with an incomplete tear and increased laxity of the MCL
  • Grade III – severe injury, with a complete tear and gross laxity of the MCL
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presentation of MCL tear

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  • patient may report hearing a pop
  • immediate medial joint line pain
  • swelling starts a few hours after
  • increased laxity when testing the MCL
  • pt may be able to weight bear
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special test for MCL

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valgus stress test

  • will have increased laxity
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investigations for MCL tear

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x-ray to exclude fracture

MRI= gold standard

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The management of an MCL injury

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is dependent on the grade of injury:

  • Grade I Injury: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE) with analgesia (typically NSAIDs) as the mainstay. Strength training as tolerated should be incorporated, with an aim to return to full exercise within around 6 weeks.
  • Grade II Injury: Analgesia with a knee brace and weight-bearing/strength training as tolerated. Patients should aim to be able to return to full exercise within around 10 weeks
  • Grade III Injury: Analgesia with a knee brace and crutches, however any associated distal avulsion then surgery is considered. Patients should aim to be able to return to full exercise within around 12 weeks.
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The main complications following a MCL tear

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are instability in the joint and damage to the saphenous nerve.

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main investigations for ligaments of the knee

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MRI is gold standard

you do an X-ray to check for fractures

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Meniscal tears

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Meniscal tears refer to damage of the menisci (the C-shaped fibrocartilage found in the knee joint). The menisci rest on the tibial plateau and have two main functions (1) shock-absorbers of the knee joint (2) increase articulating surface area.

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difference between medial and lateral meniscus

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The medial meniscus is less circular than the lateral and is attached to the medial collateral ligament,

The lateral meniscus is not attached to the lateral collateral ligament.

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cause of meniscal teats

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trauma-related injury and degenerative disease (the latter more common in older patients).

traumatic tears

  • young patients who has twisted their knee whilst it is flexed and weight bearing
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types of meniscal tear

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  • Vertical
  • Longitudinal(Bucket-Handle)- most common
  • Transverse(Parrot-Beak)
  • Degenerative
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presentation of meniscal tear

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  • tearing sensation
  • intense sudden onset pain
  • swells slowly
  • may be lcoke din flexion and unable to extend
  • joint line tenderness
  • significant joint effusion
  • limited knee flexion
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special tests for meniscal tear

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McMurray’s Test* and Apley’s Grind Test*

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Apley test

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The Apley distraction test is performed by pulling the leg toward the ceiling, while adding internal or external rotation. This test assesses for dysfunction of a collateral ligament. Laxity or pain in the joint indicates a positive test. This test can help determine which side is affected, but should be used in conjunction with other tests.

The Apley compression test is performed by exerting a downward pressure on the heel toward the knee, while adding internal or external rotation. This test assesses for dysfunction (e.g., tear) of a meniscus. Clicking or pain in the joint indicates a positive test. This test can help determine which side is affected, but should be used in conjunction with other tests.

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McMurrays test

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With the patient lying supine, flex the hip to 60–90º and flex their knee to 90º. Gently grasp the knee with one hand and their heel with your other hand.

Externally rotate the tibia, exert a valgus stress on the medial joint line, and finish with extension of the knee. This assesses for dysfunction of the medial meniscus.

Internally rotate the tibia, exert a varus stress on the lateral joint line, and finish with extension of the knee. This assesses for dysfunction of the lateral meniscus.

Pain or clicking indicates a positive test.

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investigation for meniscal tear

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X-ray to exclude fracure

MRI scan gold standard to confirm tear

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management of smaller meniscal tears <1cm

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RICE

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management of larger meniscal tears

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For larger tears or those remaining symptomatic, arthroscopic surgery is indicated:

  • If the tear is in the outer third of the meniscus (where it has a rich vascular supply), then the tear can often be repaired using sutures
  • If the tear is in the inner third, then the tear is usually trimmed to reduce locking symptoms (and middle third tears may either be repaired or trimmed)
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complications of knee arthroscopy

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  • DVT
  • damage to saphenous nerve and vein
  • peroneal nerve
  • popliteal vessel
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RF for patella fracture

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20-50 yo men

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patella fracture mechanism of injury

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  • direct trauma to the patella
  • rapid eccentric contraction of the quadriceps muscle (less common)
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attachments of the patella

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largest sesamoid bone in the body, formed within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle as it crosses over the anterior aspect of the knee joint, attaching to the patellar ligament inferiorly. Its posterior surface consists of medial and lateral facets that articulate with their respective femoral condyles

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presentation of patella fracture

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  • anterior knee pain
  • pain worse with movement
  • unable to straighten leg
  • may not weight bear
  • swelling and bruising
  • visible and palpable patellar defect
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what may be mistaken for a patella fracture

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Bipartite Patella

Bipartite patella is a congenital condition affecting 2-3% of the population (more common in males), whereby there is failure of patella fusion, leaving two separate bone fragments of the patella joined only by fibrocartilaginous tissue.

The condition is typically asymptomatic and usually only picked up incidentally on imaging. Rarely, bipartite patella can present symptomatically, especially after exercise or overuse, with anterior knee pain.

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investigations for patella fracture

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x-ray (AP, lateral and syline)

CT indicated in comminuted fracture

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conservative management of patella fracture

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in cases of non-displaced or minimally displaced patella fractures, or with vertical fractures providing that the extensor mechanism remains functional.

  • brace or cylinder cast,
  • ensuring early weight bearing in extension with initial minimal displacement and articular step-off, before increasing flexion incrementally.
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surgical managemnt of patella fracture

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signif displacement or compromise to extensor mechanism

  • open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with tension band wiring

This aims to convert the tensile force applied to the patella via the extensor mechanism into a compression force to assist with fracture reduction and healing.

In cases of simple vertical or transverse fractures occurring in the context of healthy cancellous bone, screw fixation can be used without the use of wires. In rare cases when ORIF is not possible, partial or total patellectomy may be considered.

Surgery block (Y3) (38 decks)

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