wk 7- knee Flashcards
knee ottawa rules
55 or older
tenderness head of fibula
isolated tenderness of patella
unable to flex 90deg
unable to walk 4 steps
PFJP - structures that can cause pain
SUBCHONDRAL bone
retinaculum
fat pad
ligaments
what is recommended for PFJP
exercise (hip and knee movements, not isolated knee)
foot orthosis - short term relief
taping
what isnt recommend for PFJP
isolated movements
electrophysical agents
functional test for PFJP and PT
PFJP - squats
PT- decline squats
classficiation for os goods
1- cartilage attachment without ossicle
2. cartilag attachment with ossicle
3. insertional cartilage
4. mature attachment
tests for ACL
lachmen
lever
anterior drawer
test for MCL and results to determine tear
valgus stress test 30 and 0 deg
gappin 3-5 grade 1
5-10 grade 2
more 10mm grade 3
what to do if theres an MCL and ACL injury
brace at less than 30deg extensionto conservatively management MCL before ACL surgery then retest gapping after surgery and assess if an MCL surgery is required
3 major stabilisers of PLC
LCL
politeus tendon
popliteofibular ligament
tests for LCL
varus stress test at 0 and 30
dial test at 30 and 90. >10deg, PCL injury suspected if 90 shows change
Mneiscus test
mcmurrays
thessaleys
joint line tenderness
PCL tests
posterior drawer
dial test
sag sign
PCL MOI and function
blow to anterior shin in crash
falling on proxmal tibia with foot plantar flexed
hyper extension, hyper flexion
function
resist posterior translation of tibia
resist IR at >90deg flexion (primary)
resist ER at >90deg flexion (secondary)
LCL MOI and funcction
varus stress
hyperextension
resist varus translation forces
resist ER of tibia