Knee Deformity and Meniscal Tear

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What is the main cause of genu valgum?

Idiopathic (correct)

Osteoarthritis

Rickets

Bone injury

At what age does genu valgum typically appear and recover?

3-4 years and 7-8 years

2-3 years and 6 years (correct)

4-5 years and 9-10 years

1-2 years and 4-5 years

What is the indication for surgery in genu valgum?

Intermalleolar distance of 10 cm or more (correct)

Intermalleolar distance of 15 cm or more

Intermalleolar distance of 20 cm or more

Intermalleolar distance of 5 cm or more

What type of osteotomy is performed after growth completion?

Supra-condylar osteotomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of Blount's disease?

Avascular necrosis of posteromedial part of proximal tibial epiphyses Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical presentation of genu varum?

Bow leg or intoe gait Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for a severe genu varum deformity?

Upper tibial osteotomy Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the lateral meniscus compared to the medial meniscus?

It is more mobile and less prone to injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an arthrogram in the investigation of a meniscal tear?

To visualize the menisci and detect any tears Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of a meniscal tear?

Pain on the inner side of the knee Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the distance between the two condyles of the femur in a genu varum deformity?

Bicondylar distance Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for a mild genu varum deformity?

Observation and monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an apophysis in the bone?

Forms an important insertion point for a tendon or ligament Signup and view all the answers

What is the common cause of Supracondylar Fractures of the Femur?

Direct violence Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential risk of Gastrocnemius muscle action on the distal segment of the femur?

Extension of the knee Signup and view all the answers

What is the most dangerous acute complication of Supracondylar Fractures of the Femur?

Popliteal artery injury Signup and view all the answers

What type of fracture is classified as having no articular splits and are truly ‘supracondylar’ according to the AO classification?

Type A Signup and view all the answers

Why should the entire femur be X-rayed in Supracondylar Fractures of the Femur?

To rule out a proximal fracture or dislocated hip Signup and view all the answers