Week 6 Flashcards

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What are the joints that the knee is composed of?

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  • Tibiofemoral
  • Patellofemoral
  • Superior tibiofibular
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__ is an extracapsular joint

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Superior tibiofibular is an extracapsular joint

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What kind of joint is the knee considered to be?

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• Double condyloid

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What does the double condyloid joint of the knee do?

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Prevents motion in frontal plane

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How many degrees of freedom does the knee have? and in what planes does it move?

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  • 2 degrees of freedom
  • Flex/Ext in sagittal plane
  • Med/Lat rotation in transverse plane
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What are the characteristics of the tibiofemoral joint as a femoral articular surface joint?

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  • Large AP convexity
  • Small curvature posterior
  • Medial condyle
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What are the characteristics of the medial condyle?

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  • Longer than lateral

* Extends further distally for angled femur

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Both the medial and lateral tibial plateau are __ and slope ____

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Both the medial and lateral tibial plateau are concave and slope posteroinferiorly

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The articular cartilage of the ____ tibial plateau is 3x thicker than the ___

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The articular cartilage of the medial tibial plateau is 3x thicker than the lateral

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___ plateau is more circular than the ____

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Lateral plateau is more circular than the medial

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Any incongruency between the femur and he tibia, is accommodated for by the ____

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Any incongruency between the femur and he tibia, is accommodated for by the menisci

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What are the functions of the menisci?

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  • Increase stability by deepening tibial plateau
  • Decreases friction by 20%
  • Increases contact area by 70%
  • Enhances proprioception via mechanoreceptorsn
  • Attenuates forces
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What are the characteristics of the medial meniscus?

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  • C shaped
  • Firm attachment to deep layers of MCL
  • Thick posteriorly
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What are the characteristics of the lateral meniscus?

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  • O shaped
  • Loose attachment to lateral capsule
  • Uniform thickness
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Both the medial and lateral meniscus are thicker on ___, and thinner along the ____

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Both the medial and lateral meniscus are thicker on periphery, and thinner along the inner margin

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Shock absorption capability reduced by 20% with complete ____

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Shock absorption capability reduced by 20% with complete menisectomy

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What vascularizes the meniscus?

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In adults, vascularized by capillaries from joint capsule and synovial membranes

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When does the meniscus cease to be well vascularized? And what happens after?

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Recedes to periphery by age 11

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What region of the meniscus is the most vascularized and can be healed on its own?

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The lateral 1/3

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What region of the meniscus is the least vascularized?

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The middle 1/3

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What do the ligaments of the knee control/resist?

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  • Hyperextension
  • Varus/valgus
  • AP displacement of tibia on femur
  • Med/lat rotation of tibia on femur
  • Combination of AP & rotation motions
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What movement does the MCL prevent?

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Prevents abduction (valgus stress)

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What movement does the LCL prevent?

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Prevents adduction (varus stress)

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Which ligament has deep and superficial layers and where does this ligament attach?

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  • MCL.

- Attaches 7-10cm below joint line

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What does the MCL assist with?
Assists in prevention of anterior tibial translation
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Which ligament attaches to the joint capsule and the meniscus on its side?
MCL. LCL does not attach to the joint capsule or menisci
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When are the anterior fibers of the MCL taut?
Anterior fibers taut in midrange
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When are the posterior fibers of the MCL taut?
Posterior fibers taut in full flexion
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What does the LCL assist with?
Assists with IR and ER restraint
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What ligament has greater laxity and why?
LCL has greater laxity than the MCL, because it has no attachment to the capsule or menisci
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When is the LCL tight?
Tight in knee extension
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When is the LCL loose?
Loosens as knee flexes
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Which ligament has a better healing potential?
Neither, they are both well vascularized and will heal well
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What is the LCL shaped like?
Pencil-like band of tissue
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From where to where does the ACL run?
Anterior aspect of tibial to posterior aspect of lateral femoral condyle
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What are the 3 bundles of the ACL?
* Anteromedial * Posterolateral * Intermediate
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When is the anteromedial bundle of the ACL lax and taut?
- Lax in extension | - Taut in flexion
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What is the anteromedial bundle of the ACL responsible for?
Responsible for anterior- posterior control
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When is the posterolateral bundle of the ACL lax and taut?
- Lax in flexion | - Taut in extension
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What does the posterolateral bundle of the ACL help control?
Rotatory stability
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What is the function of the ACL?
* Prevent anterior tibial translation | * Checks hyperextension
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With assistance from the hamstrings, the ACL works with __ to stabilize against valgus
With assistance from the hamstrings, the ACL works with the *MCL* to stabilize against valgus
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___ is one of the most strongest ligament in the body
*PCL* is one of the most strongest ligament in the body
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What is the function of the PCL?
Prevents posterior translation of tibia on femur
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PCL is the the primary restraint to ____ and minor restraint to ____
PCL is the the primary restraint to *posterior displacement* and minor restraint to *varus/valgus*
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What is the tibiofemoral angle with genu valgum?
TF angle <165 deg
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Genu valgum increases the ____ compressive forces of the knee
Genu valgum increases the *lateral* compressive forces of the knee
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What is the tibiofemoral angle with genu varum?
• TF angle >180 deg
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Genu varum increases the ____ compressive forces of the knee
Genu varum increases the *medial* compressive forces of the knee
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What is the Q angle?
Angle formed by line drawn from ASIS to mid-patella, and line from mid-patella to tibial tuberosity
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What is the normal Q angle in males?
10-14 deg
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What is the normal Q angle in females?
15-17 deg
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What is the normal knee flexion ROM?
130-140 deg
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What is the normal knee extension ROM?
5-10 deg.
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True or false Hyperextension of the knee is normal
True
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What is genu recurvatum?
Excessive hyperextension. Beyond 10 deg
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What happens to AROM of the ankle in a closed chain?
* Decreased DF: decreased knee flexion | * Decreased PF: decreased knee extension
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How much knee flexion is required for normal gait?
60- 70
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How much knee flexion is required to get on and off the toilet?
75
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How much knee flexion is required for stair climbing?
70- 80
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How much knee flexion is required to sit and rise from a chair?
90
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How much knee flexion is required to get in and out the bath?
90
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How much knee flexion is required for advanced function?
115
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ROM in internal and external rotation influenced by amount of ____
ROM in internal and external rotation influenced by amount of *flexion*
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In what position is knee rotation restricted and what causes the restriction?
Full extension, rotation is restricted by interlocking of femoral and tibial condyles
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What is the range of ER in 90 deg of flexion?
0- 45 deg
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What is the range of IR in 90 deg of flexion?
0- 30 deg
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Tibial on femoral extension is an example of what type of arthrokinematic motion?
Concave on convex, so they move in the same direction
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Femoral on tibial extension is an example of what type of arthrokinematic motion?
Convex on concave, so they move in opposite direction
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Where is the screw home mechanism of the knee?
During the last 5 deg of extension
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What happens during the last 5 deg of knee extension?
* Lateral femoral condyle shorter * Medial tibial condyle continues to move on femur (that’s why it is larger) * Lateral rotation of tibia on femur (IR of femur)
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The screw home mechanism/ rotation is augmented by the ___ and ___
* Tension on ACL | * Lateral pull of quadriceps
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Flexion requires ___
Flexion requires *unlocking*
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What does the femur do in CKC to unlocking required for knee flexion?
• Femur must laterally rotate on tibia (CKC)
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What does the tibia do in OKC to unlocking required for knee flexion?
• Tibia must medially rotate (OKC)
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What does the popliteus do in OKC to unlocking required for knee flexion?
• OKC: moves tibia medial (IR)
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What does the popliteus do in CKC to unlocking required for knee flexion?
• CKC: moves femur lateral (ER)
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The patellofemoral joint is the articulation of the ___ and ____
The patellofemoral joint is the articulation of the *patella and the femur*
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What kind of bone is the patella?
Sesamoid
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The posterior surface of the patella is covered with ____
The posterior surface of the patella is covered with *thick hyaline cartilage*
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Where does the patella slide?
Patella slides within trochlear groove
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What is the structure of the medial facet of the patella?
Flat to slightly convex
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What is the structure of the lateral facet of the patella?
Longer than medial
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What is the structure of the odd facet of the patella?
Medial angle
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When do we have the 1st consistent patellofemoral contact?
Between 10-20o flexion
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By ___ deg of flexion all aspects of facets, with the exception of the ____ facet of the patella have made contact with the femur
By *90* deg of flexion all aspects of facets with the exception of the *odd* facet of the patella have made contact with the femur
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When does the odd facet make contact with the femur?
At 135 deg contact is on odd and lateral facets
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As the angle of knee flexion increases, so do ____ forces
As the angle of knee flexion increases, so do *compressive* forces
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Greatest patellofemoral compression force at ___
Greatest patellofemoral compression force at *90 deg flexion*
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As Q-angle increases, so will ____, due to the pull of the quads
As Q-angle increases, so will *lateral vector*, due to the pull of the quads
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Fully contracted quad in full extension produces ___ patellofemoral contact force
Fully contracted quad in full extension produces *little* patellofemoral contact force
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Which facet bears the most force?
Medial facet will bear most force
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What are the transverse stabilizers of the patella?
* Med/lat retinaculum * Vastus lateralis (VMO/VL) * Medial patellofemoral ligament
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What are the longitudinal stabilizers of the patella?
* Quad tendon | * Patellar tendon
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What do the medial patellofemoral ligament of the patella do?
Prevents the patella from translating laterally
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What are the other structures that help the patella stabilize?
* ITB | * Lateral wall of femoral groove
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What is the meniscus comprised of?
Comprised of wedge-shaped fibrocartilage
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Which meniscus is more mobile?
Lateral meniscus
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What do the menisci serve to do?
Distribute stresses or forces across the knee during weight bearing and provide appropriate shock absorption
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What is the typical mechanism of injury for the meniscus?
Twisting injury
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When is pain worse and when is it better with a meniscus injury?
Pain worse with movement, better with rest
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What is something that a patient with a meniscus injury might complain of?
May complain of “locking” sensation
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What type of tear do patients typically have when they complain of a locking sensation with a meniscal injury
Bucket- handle tear
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What are hallmark signs of a meniscus pathophysiology?
- Joint line tenderness | - Acute effusion (within 2 hours)
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In what population do we see an acute sudden onset of a meniscus pathophysiology?
Younger than 40 years old
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In what population do we see a chronic non specific mode of injury(MOI) of a meniscus pathophysiology?
Older than 50
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What are the characteristics for a good prognosis of healing of a meniscal pathophysiology?
- Age <35 - Peripheral damage - Longitudinal tear - Short tear - Acute injury (bloody effusion) - Stable knee
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What are the characteristics for a poor prognosis of healing of a meniscal pathophysiology?
- Older patient - Central damage - Complete tear - Bucket handle tear - Chronic injury - Unstable knee
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What are the hallmark signs to be looking for in the objective exam as it relates to a meniscal examination?
- Joint line tenderness: good sensitivity - Effusion: mild-moderate over 1-2 days - Positive entrapment test: McMurray’s, Apley’s, Squat - Quad inhibition: atrophy over first week or two following injury
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What are the surgical management options for a meniscus pathophysiology?
- Debridement/menisectomy - Repair - Transplant
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What are the indications for a meniscus repair?
* Traumatic lesion within vascular zone * Intact peripheral circumferential fiber * Minimal damage to meniscal body * Longer than 8mm
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Is there a significant difference between surgery then PT or just PT for meniscal injuries?
No there isn't
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What are the principles for meniscus rehab?
``` • Understand surgical procedure well • Repair vs. debridement • Semimembranosus insertion on medial meniscus, so no hamstring therex • WB precautions • Timeline of repair • Control effusion • Do NOT push ROM • Restore normal gait • Restore strength and proprioception ```
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What are the main zones in articular cartilage?
- Zone 1: Tangental zone - Zone 2: Transitional zone - Zone 3: Radial zone - Zone 4: Calcified cartilage
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What type of cartilage is articular cartilage?
Hyaline cartilage
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What is the job of articular cartilage?
To reduce the friction at the end of 2 long bones and can be a shock absorber
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What are the characteristics of a traumatic articular cartilage pathophysiology?
* Often associated with concomitant ligament damage | * Often missed acutely
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What are the characteristics of a non traumatic articular cartilage pathophysiology?
* Repetitive microtrauma * Many lesions are non-progressive and remain asymptomatic * Grade I and II lesions are typically asymptomatic
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What are the things to do or look for during an articular cartilage examination?
- Thorough history - Thorough palpation (tenderness or bony) - Malalignments - Painful crepitus (knee making noise) - Mechanical symptoms - Quad atrophy - Sensitivity to weather changes - Pain and effusion after use - Deep, dull ache
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What are the mechanical symptoms we're looking for in an articular cartilage examination?
Cracking, knocking, grinding
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What are the things to asses in the quad during an articular cartilage examination?
- Quad girth - Quad tone - Ability to recruit the quads
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What are the surgical management options for an articular cartilage pathophysiology in order of most conservative?
- Debridement and lavage - Microfracture - Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation - Osteochondral Grafting (OATS)
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What is a debridement and lavage and what kind of relief symptoms does it have?
- Remove particles of cartilage and inflammatory cells | - Short term pain relief of symptoms
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Why don't we see a debridement and lavage anymore?
- Probably does not improve pain or ability to function compared to placebo (sham surgery) - Probably leads to little or no difference in pain or ability to function compared to lavage - May improve pain compared to washout - May not lead to any difference in pain or ability to function compared to closed needle joint lavage
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What are the characteristics of a microfracture of the articular cartilage?
- Pick holes through tidemark - Encourage blood flow - Replaced with fibrocartilage - WB has to be controlled - Long-term data
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In what population might a microfracture be more indicated and why?
In the less active population, because there is alot of NWB with this procedure
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What does the surgeon do during an Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)?
- Small biopsy of autologous articular cartilage is harvested - Cartilage is enzymatically digested in lab to release chondrocytes - Chondrocytes cultured, and implanted at second surgery - Periosteal flap placed as patch
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What does the surgeon do during an Osteochondral Grafting (OATS)?
- Remove plug from NWB surface | “Press-fit” plugs implanted into lesion
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What are the factors to help decide the surgical intervention for an articular cartilage pathophysiology?
- The size of the tear | - Patient's activity level
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What are the basic rehab principles for articular cartilage lesions?
- Fully understand the surgical procedure - Control WB status - PROM is key - Slow and progressive rehab - Rarely return to sports: emphasis on ADL’s without pain - Constant communication with MD
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What is osteoarthritis OA?
The degeneration of cartilage and underlying bone
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Knee OA causes significant limitations in...?
Significant limitations in ambulation, stairclimbing, getting up from a chair, carrying groceries, heavy household chores
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What does articular cartilage function to do?
Functions to bear and distribute compressive loads and to reduce friction between joint surfaces
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What are the types of tissue that the knee joint depend on to function properly?
* Cartilage * Bone * Capsule and ligaments * Muscle and tendon
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What are the changes that can occur in the structure of a subchondral bone?
* Sclerosis (hardening) | * Cyst formation
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What does sclerosis do to the bone?
A hardening that decreases the ability to withstand repetitive compressive forces
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What are the types of changes in bone structure that may occur?
* Subchondral bone * Osteophyte formation * Bone marrow lesions * Osteonecrosis and bone attrition * Joint deformity
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What are the generic risk factors for OA?
- Genetics - Bone mineral density - Occupation - Physical activity
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What are the characteristics of bone mineral density (BMD) as a generic OA risk factor?
* Higher BMD resulted in 2.3x greater incidence of knee OA * Higher BMD was not associated with progression of OA in those who already had OA * Bony attrition associated with the progression of OA might explain this finding
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What kind of occupation is a generic OA risk factor?
Occupations requiring lots of squatting, kneeling combined with heavy lifting
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What are the risk factors for knee OA?
* Increased risk with increased age * 70/30 Female/Male * Obesity * Associated with increased incidence of Knee OA * Associated with greater progression if you already have knee OA * Knee OA + Obesity yields greater disability than Knee OA without obesity
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What are the characteristics of pervious knee injury as a risk factor for knee OA?
* ACL and/or meniscus injury significantly increases the risk of incident knee OA * Surgical management does not prevent the incidence of knee OA at this time
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Genu varum leads to increased ____ compartment OA
Genu varum leads to increased *medial* compartment OA
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Genu valgum leads to increased ____ compartment OA
Genu valgum leads to increased *lateral* compartment OA
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True or false People with a leg length discrepancy are 2x more likely to have knee OA
True
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True or False Leg length discrepancy is associated with the incidence of knee OA
False
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What are the typical radiographic signs of knee OA?
* Osteophyte forma:on * Joint space narrowing * Sclerotic (hardening) changes in the subchondral bone
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What is a grade 0 in the radiographic grading criteria for knee OA?
No radiographic findings of OA
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What is a grade 1 in the radiographic grading criteria for knee OA?
Minute osteophytes of doubtful clinical significance
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What is a grade 2 in the radiographic grading criteria for knee OA?
Definite osteophytes with unimpaired joint space
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What is a grade 3 in the radiographic grading criteria for knee OA?
Definite osteophytes with moderate joint space narrowing
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What is a grade 4 in the radiographic grading criteria for knee OA?
Definite osteophytes with severe joint space narrowing and subchondral sclerosis
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What are the limitations of radiographic exams?
• Can have normal radiographic even though there are early signs of cartilage degeneration • MRI can pick up early cartilage loss better than radiographs • Standard MRI may appear normal even though there are degenerative changes within the cartilage • Specialized enhanced MRI procedures (e.g., gadolinium) are becoming more common to recognize early changes in cartilage
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What are the clinical and radiographic classification of knee OA?
* Knee pain and at least 1 of the following 3: * Age > 50 * Morning stiffness < 30 minutes * Crepitus + Osteophytes • 91% Sensitivity, 86% Specificity
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What are the clinical classification of knee OA?
* Knee pain plus 3 of the following 6: * Age > 50 * Morning stiffness < 30 minutes * Crepitus * Tenderness * Bony Enlargement * No palpable warmth 95% Sensitivity, 69% Specificity
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What are the sources of pain in knee OA?
* Synovium * Bone * Nerves
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Why isn't the cartilage a source of pain in knee OA?
It is not innervated
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How can the synovium cause pain?
Synovitis from inflammatory cell infiltration, cartilage and bone debris
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What may trigger synovitis?
Infrapatellar fat pad irritation may trigger synovitis
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How may bone be a cause of pain in a knee OA?
``` • Sub-chondral bone • Thinning of cartilage • Vascular congestion - Intraosseus pressure - Bone angina - Bone attrition • Periostitis from osteophyte formation • Bone marrow lesions ```
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How may nerves be a cause of pain in a knee OA?
• Damage to joint tissues may also result in alterations of nerve structure in tissues • May result in neuropathic pain source • Nerves become hypersensitive
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Is there a direct connection for severity of knee OA and pain?
Not in all patients
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What are the potential modifiable pre-treatment factors influencing the outcome of knee OA?
* Obesity * Joint Mobility * Lower Limb Alignment * Knee Instability * Psycho-Social Factors
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How is obesity a risk factor for knee OA?
* Increased probability of development and/or progression of knee OA. * Obese individuals with knee OA have greater disability than those with knee OA who are not obese.
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How is limited knee motion associated with lower functional scores?
* Reduced flexion/extension excursion associated with lower function score. * Reduced maximum knee flexion associated with lower function on WOMAC
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How does alignment correlate with pain in the knee?
Neutral alignment has greater pain relief
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What interventions are there for alignment in regards for pain and relief?
None, some may help individual patients but there is no standard one.
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Promoting ____ during rehab may help improve overall function even if it is difficult to overcome physical impairments.
Promoting *self-efficacy* during rehab may help improve overall function even if it is difficult to overcome physical impairments.
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What is adherence to HEP and physical activity recommendations associated with?
* Reduced pain (WOMAC-pain) | * Better Function (WOMAC-physical function)
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How do we encourage adherence in our patients?
* Periodic communication * Periodic face-to-face rechecks * Use of exercise diaries * Use of booster sessions * Engaged family
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What are the indications for total knee arthroplasty (TKA)?
* OA * Inflamed synovium (RA) * Post-traumatic arthritis
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What is the protocol for TKA now?
* Admitted morning of surgery * Mobilize day of surgery or POD 1 * Usually WBAT * Length of stay (LOS) < 5days
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What happens to quad strength and activation post TKA?
Strength reduces by 60% and activation by 20%
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What is the role of pre-op education for a TKA?
• Inconsistent outcomes, but the studies have generally reported decreased post-op pain, medication use, LOS, and fear/anxiety
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What is the role of pre-op exercise for a TKA?
* Inconclusive studies | * Improvement with pre-op function but not in post-op recovery, decrease of LOS or complications
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When does phase 1 of TKA rehab exercise start?
0- 1/2 weeks
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What are the goals of phase 1 of TKA rehab exercise?
* Control postoperative swelling * Minimize pain * Knee ROM 0-90° * Muscle strength 3/5-4/5 * Ambulation with or without use of an assistive device * Establish home exercise program
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What are the interventions utilized in phase 1 of TKA rehab?
* Passive range of motion (PROM)-CPM as indicated per physician * Ankle pumps to decrease risk of DVT * Bed mobility and transfers usually initiated * Heel slides in supine or sitting to increase knee flexion * Muscle setting exercises (Quad sets) * Gravity-assisted knee extension in supine * NMES * Gentle stretches for the hamstrings, calf, and iliotibial band * Pain modulation modalities * Compression to control effusion * Gait training * Manual Therapy
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When should an NMES treatment start post TKA?
Started Day 2 Post-op
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Where is the electrodes placed for NMES treatment for TKA rehab?
Electrodes placed over distal vastus medialis and proximal vastus lateralis
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Where should the leg be during NMES treatment for TKA rehab?
Leg secured by Velcro at 60˚ knee flexion
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What should the intensity of the NMES unit be set to for TKA rehab?
Intensity set to maximum tolerance
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What are the parameters for NMES treatment for TKA rehab?
* Biphasic, 50Hz current * Pulse duration: 250s * 15 second on-time, 45 second off-time * 15 repetitions (2x/day) for 3 weeks, then * 15 repetitions (1x/day) for 3 weeks
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When is phase 2 of TKA rehab exercise?
3-6 weeks
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What are the goals for phase 2 rehab exercise?
* Diminish swelling and inflammation * Increase ROM 0-115° or more * Increased weight bearing tolerance * Muscle strength 4/5-5/5 * Return to functional activities * Adhere to home exercise program
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What are the interventions utilized in phase 2 of TKA rehab?
* Incision mobilization after suture removal, when incision is clean and dry * Progressive passive stretches * Stationary bike or peddler * Pain-free progressive resisted exercises * Proprioceptive training * Manual Therapy * Closed-kinetic chain strengthening (mini-squats) * Gait training (wean off assistive device) * Protected, progressive aerobic exercise, such as cycling without resistance, walking, or swimming
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When is phase 2 of TKA rehab exercise?
6 weeks and beyond
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What are the goals for phase 3 rehab exercise?
* Progress ROM 0-115° as able, to a functional range for the patient * Enhance strength and endurance and motor control of the involved limb * Increase cardiovascular fitness * Develop a maintenance program and educate patient on the importance of adherence, including methods of joint protection
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What are the interventions utilized in phase 3 of TKA rehab?
* Continue interventions of previous phases; advance as appropriate * Implement exercises specific to functional tasks * Improve cardiorespiratory and muscle endurance with activities such as bicycling, walking, or aquatic programs
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What are the red flags to look for in a TKA rehab?
* DVT * Pulmonary Embolism * Infection
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What are the characteristics of an infection as it relates to a TKA?
* Persistent fever (higher than 100°F orally) * Shaking chills * Increasing redness, tenderness, or swelling of the knee wound * Drainage from the knee wound * Increasing knee pain with both activity and rest