35 Questions
Which structure is a firm structure that pushes you out of the medial joint space?
Medial Collateral Ligament
What is the distal attachment of the Patellar Ligament?
Tibial Tuberosity
Which structure is a prominent bony region in the anterior knee?
Patella
What soft structures are found in the anterior medial/lateral joint space?
Medial and Lateral Meniscus
Where is Gerdy’s Tubercle located in relation to the Tibial Tuberosity and Fibular Head?
Halfway Between Tibial Tuberosity and Fibular Head
Which structure is described as a 1’’ wide band-like structure inferior from the Patella?
Patellar Ligament
What is a useful tool in knee examination that is emphasized in the text?
Pain staying in zones
Which knee structure can cause anterior pain according to the text?
Quadriceps muscles
In knee screening using Ottawa Knee Rules, what criteria indicate the need for further evaluation?
Tenderness at the head of fibula
What observation is important in the side view during knee examination according to the text?
Genu Recurvatum
What is a crucial step in the Pittsburgh Knee Rules screening process as mentioned in the text?
Presence of trauma
What is a positive finding suggesting a Posterior-Lateral Corner Lesion during knee examination?
Positive external rotation on the affected side
What test is suggestive of an Antero-Lateral Rotatory Instability during knee examination?
Pivot Shift Test
During knee examination, what is a positive finding indicating a Patellofemoral Dysfunction?
Positive Clarke's Patellar Grind Test
What test is used for detecting Patellofemoral Instability in the knee examination?
Lateral Pull Test
Which nerve is involved in the Patellar (Knee) Snapshot test in nerve root testing during knee examination?
Femoral Nerve (L2-4)
During knee examination, which movement pattern is described by 'Concave on Convex' and 'Convex on Concave'?
Tibiofemoral OC Pattern
How is tibiofemoral flexion mobilization typically performed?
Applying mobilization force to the proximal tibia
What is the main intent of performing tibiofemoral extension mobilization?
Improve knee extension
What is a common indication that a patient may need tibiofemoral flexion mobilization?
Tibiofemoral restriction in extension
After performing tibiofemoral extension mobilization, what should be the next step according to the text?
Finish with neuro-muscular re-education
What structure can be optionally stabilized during tibiofemoral flexion mobilization?
Femur
In tibiofibular posterior mobilization, what issue can this technique help address?
Tibiofemoral restriction in extension
How is the Tibiofibular Anterior Mobilization technique performed?
Mobilization force in a posterior-medial direction to the proximal fibula and anterior direction to the proximal tibia
What does the Tibiofibular Anterior Mobilization technique aim to improve?
Knee flexion and/or tibial internal rotation
What is a key indication for applying the Tibiofibular Anterior Mobilization technique?
Peroneal nerve irritation
In what position is the patient placed for Tibiofibular Posterior Mobilization?
Quadruped
Which direction is the mobilization force applied during Tibiofibular Posterior Mobilization?
Posterior-lateral
What should be done after completing Tibiofibular Posterior Mobilization?
Finish with neuro-muscular re-education
What is the intent of performing Patellofemoral Mobilization with a Medial Glide?
Improving patellar tracking
In Tibiofemoral Extension Mobilization, what is the patient's position typically?
Supine
What is the purpose of incorporating neuro-muscular re-education at the end of a mobilization technique?
To retrain muscle patterns
When should a practitioner consider increasing the intensity of a mobilization technique?
When there is local pain reduction
What is the primary goal of Tibiofemoral Flexion Mobilization?
Enhancing capsular mobility
During Patellofemoral Mobilization, what does a Superior Glide promote?
Extension
Learn how to conduct an examination for someone with knee dysfunction. Explore surface anatomy, history taking, observation, foundational tests, and special tests in physiotherapy. Dive into the anterior anatomy of the knee including the patella, patellar ligament, and tibial tuberosity.
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