Patellar Tendon Pathologies
A band of tissue that connects the patella to the tibia.
What special test can be used for an MCL sprain?
Valgus Stress Test
PCL stands for:
Posterior cruciate ligament
Genu varum is referred to as:
Bow legged
A condition that consists of an apophysitis at the tibia tubercle is:
Osgood Schlatter
Name one way a patellar tendon rupture can happen.
Running, jumping, changing direction
(anything overloading the quadriceips group)
How many grades of tearing can occur with the MCL?
3
Name a special test for the ACL
Lachman's or Anterior Drawer test
What is the meniscus made up of?
Cartilage
What type of joint is the knee?
Hinge joint
How do you reduce a patellar dislocation?
Straightening knee
Where is the LCL located?
The lateral side of the knee
Can an ACL tear be a non contact injury?
Yes
Name 2 movements of the knee.
Flexion
Extension
What special test can you use to diagnose a meniscus tear?
McMurrays
Apley's compression
Thessaly
Inflammation of the patellar tendon is referred to as:
Patellar tendinitis
How does an LCL sprain occur?
Direct blow to medial side of the knee.
Name a special test for the PCL.
Posterior drawer test
Genu valgum is referred to as:
Knock kneed
What is an ostechondral fracture?
Fracture of cartilage
Patellar tendinitis is also called:
Jumper's Knee
Where is the MCL located?
Along the medial side of the knee.
PCL tear
Name 2 muscles of the quadriceps group.
Quadriceps femoris
Rectus femoris
Vastus lateralis
Vastus medial oblique
Name 2 muscles of the hamstrings group.
Biceps femoris
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus