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What is one of the 5 main causes of hemarthrosis in the knee?
What is one of the 5 main causes of hemarthrosis in the knee?
- Meniscus tears (correct)
- Ligament sprain
- Muscle strain
- Bursitis
What deformity is associated with lateral arthritis in the knee?
What deformity is associated with lateral arthritis in the knee?
- C-shaped curvature
- Clubfoot
- Bowleggedness
- Knock knees (correct)
Which tool is used to measure the range of motion for the knees?
Which tool is used to measure the range of motion for the knees?
- Calipers
- Sphygmomanometer
- Goniometer (correct)
- Otoscope
How is an MCL tear detected?
How is an MCL tear detected?
What does a positive McMurray test indicate?
What does a positive McMurray test indicate?
What does Apley's compression test detect?
What does Apley's compression test detect?
What is the appropriate technique to detect a patellar instability during the apprehension test?
What is the appropriate technique to detect a patellar instability during the apprehension test?
How is a meniscal tear detected using the McMurray test?
How is a meniscal tear detected using the McMurray test?
What is the main cause of posterior patellar fullness in the knee?
What is the main cause of posterior patellar fullness in the knee?
What does valgus testing help diagnose in the knee?
What does valgus testing help diagnose in the knee?
It is important to look at the contralateral knee, or the “non-injured” knee first to compare range of motion and special test
It is important to look at the contralateral knee, or the “non-injured” knee first to compare range of motion and special test
If swelling of the knee occurs within one hour of the injury, it is a hemarthrosis, which means the knee has filled with:
If swelling of the knee occurs within one hour of the injury, it is a hemarthrosis, which means the knee has filled with:
The normal flexion range for the knee is _____ degrees
The normal flexion range for the knee is _____ degrees
The ____________ determines the presence of patellar instability by seeing if the patient has apprehension to patella lateral movement
The ____________ determines the presence of patellar instability by seeing if the patient has apprehension to patella lateral movement
The posterior drawer test is used to detect PCL tears by pushing the tibia posteriorly to look for a “_____ sign,” which would make the test positive .
The posterior drawer test is used to detect PCL tears by pushing the tibia posteriorly to look for a “_____ sign,” which would make the test positive .
What is the gold standard test for ACL tears?
What is the gold standard test for ACL tears?
An abnormal Q-angle for men is greater than ____ degrees, and for women is greater than ____ degrees.
An abnormal Q-angle for men is greater than ____ degrees, and for women is greater than ____ degrees.
The patellar grind test is when the provider applies downward and medial pressure to the patella, and if grinding is detected when the patient contracts their quadricep muscle, it is positive for detecting:
The patellar grind test is when the provider applies downward and medial pressure to the patella, and if grinding is detected when the patient contracts their quadricep muscle, it is positive for detecting:
Why is it important not to inject cortisone into the patellar tendon in cases of patellar tendonitis?
Why is it important not to inject cortisone into the patellar tendon in cases of patellar tendonitis?
Which muscle group should be targeted for strengthening in Patellofemoral syndrome using physical therapy?
Which muscle group should be targeted for strengthening in Patellofemoral syndrome using physical therapy?
