Knee Injuries
Pt did quick change of direction playing basketball (pivot) now with Rapid swelling and knee instability.
What is ACL tear?
Responsible for lateral stability
What is the MCL and LCL?
ACL test
What is anterior drawer and Lachmen test?
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What are the Drop arm, empty can, and lift tests?
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This happens when the patella is forced to the lateral aspect of the knee.
What is patella dislocation?
Responsible for anterior and posterior stability
What are the ACL and PCL?
PCL Test
What is Posterior drawer test?
Test for Slap tears (2)
What are the O'Brien and Crank tests?
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Frequently injured when an athlete falls, and a bent knee bears his full weight, or when the knee is forcefully hyperflexed.
What is PCL tear?
Responsible for creating a smooth surface for the knee joint to glide on
What is the articular cartilage?
MCL Test
What is the Valgus stress test?
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What is the Guava fruit?
The part of the knee that is injured due to a "bucket-handle tear".
What is a meniscus tear?
This anatomy is the distal-most end of the quad muscle and connects to the kneecap
What is the patellar tendon / patellar ligament?
LCL Test
What is Varus stress test?
These AC joint injuries are treat with conservative management
What are the grade I-III AC joint separation injuries?
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What starts at 1 month?
Pain and discomfort around the patella-often caused by patellar tracking problems.
What is patellar-femoral syndrome?
This muscle crosses the knee joint at the medial aspect of the knee.
What is gracilis muscle?
Meniscus and Patella Tests
What is McMurray and Apprehension test?
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What is Subutex?
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What is heroin?