Y5 - Knee: Meniscus injuries Flashcards
who is commonly at risk of meniscal tears
sportspersons (twisting sports)
signs and symptoms
catching, locking, or buckling of the knee
knee pain
what is the gold standard investigation for meniscal tears
MRI
what are the two types of aetiology of meniscal tears
traumatic
degenerative
what do the menisci do
are shock absorbers and force distributors
where are the menisci located
between the femur and tibia
are medial or lateral meniscal lesions more common
medial
epi
common in young (traumatic)
common in elderly (degeneration)
aetiology of traumatic meniscal tears
common in twisting sports
aetiology of degenerative meniscal tears
during normal activities as a consequence of ageing
why cannot the meniscus heal itself
poor vascular supply
what injury predisposes to meniscal injury
ACL injury
why does buckling, locking, and catching occur with a meniscus tear
produces a rough surface inside the knee
signs and symptoms
knee swelling
sensation of knee instability or buckling/catching
knee pain
RFs (ACL injury, trauma)
what is the McMurrays test
positive in meniscal tear
