Things I forgot I needed to Know
Which component of the clinical evaluation is the most informative?
History Section
Which bone is the primary insertion for the tibialis posterior?
Navicular Tuberosity
Which ligament is assessed using the anterior drawer test of the ankle?
ATF
What is the strongest ligament of the knee and the primary stabilizer?
PCL
Which of the following represents a mechanism for acute labral tear?
Hip dislocation
Active range of motion (AROM) should not be completed if what is suspected?
Fracture
Which ligament is also referred to as the “spring” ligament?
Calcaneonavicular Ligament
What test is used to evaluate the lateral translation of the talus in the ankle mortise?
Cotton Test
During the screw-home mechanism, the tibia moves in what direction on the femur?
Externally
Which external hip rotator is often involved in the compression of the sciatic nerve?
Piriformis
Which type of source is considered the highest level of evidence?
Meta-Analysis
What bone(s) of the foot is (are) responsible for assisting in absorbing and redirecting weight-bearing forces, reducing friction, and protecting the tendon?
Sesamoids
Which of the following is the most common mechanism of injury for the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis?
External Rotation and or Dorsiflexion
What muscles are included in the pes anserine group?
Sartorius, Gracilis, Semitendinosus
A decrease in the angle of inclination may lead to observation of what pathology in the knee?
Genu Valgum
Which type of diagnostic test is used to determine the function of motor and sensory nerves?
Nerve Conduction Study
Typically, where is pain centralized when someone has plantar fasciitis?
Medial Calcaneal Tubercle
The tibial nerve is located in which of the four leg compartments?
Deep Posterior Compartment
What injury is assessed using the noble compression test?
IT Band Friction Syndrome
Which describes the position of the lower leg following a posterior hip dislocation?
Flexion, Internal Rotation and Adduction
An athlete is suspected of having a torn glenoid labrum. Which diagnostic exam would be used to diagnose this problem?
MRI Arthrogram
For which problem would one recommend proper bathing, regularly changing socks, and keeping the area dry to help prevent the buildup of fungi?
Tinea Pedis
What are the 6 Ps of for Compartment Syndrome?
Pain, Paresthsia, Pulselessness, Palor, Paralysis, Polikothermia
Common Mechanism of Injury for Meniscal Tears?
Twisting/rotational force injury with a planted foot.
What would a positive hip scouring test indicate?
Osteochondral defect of the femur, OA, FAI or Labrum tear