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What injury mechanism is commonly associated with ACL rupture?
What injury mechanism is commonly associated with ACL rupture?
- Landing on a leg and quickly pivoting (correct)
- Posterior drawer test
- Hyperflexion of the knee joint
- Valgus stress test
Where does the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) originate from?
Where does the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) originate from?
- Deep within the notch of the distal femur (correct)
- Posterior region of the intercondylar area
- Intercondylar area of the tibia
- Lateral edge of the medial femoral condyle
What is the primary purpose of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)?
What is the primary purpose of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)?
- To insert in the anterior region of the intercondylar area of the tibia
- To prevent valgus twisting injury
- To stabilize the knee joint by preventing posterior tibial subluxation (correct)
- To stabilize the knee joint by preventing anterior tibial subluxation
Which test is used to assess the lateral collateral ligament?
Which test is used to assess the lateral collateral ligament?
What is the purpose of McMurray’s test?
What is the purpose of McMurray’s test?
Which test is used to assess ACL laxity or rupture?
Which test is used to assess ACL laxity or rupture?
What is the main focus of Mr. Georgios Arealis' specialization?
What is the main focus of Mr. Georgios Arealis' specialization?
What is the position of the patient for the Apprehension test?
What is the position of the patient for the Apprehension test?
How is the patient positioned for McMurray's test?
How is the patient positioned for McMurray's test?
In the examination process, what is the first step after washing hands and introducing oneself to the patient?
In the examination process, what is the first step after washing hands and introducing oneself to the patient?
What is the angle of knee flexion for the Apprehension test?
What is the angle of knee flexion for the Apprehension test?
What does significant anterior movement of the tibia on the femur suggest?
What does significant anterior movement of the tibia on the femur suggest?
What is a potential risk factor for osteoarthritis mentioned in the text?
What is a potential risk factor for osteoarthritis mentioned in the text?
In the Active Straight Leg Raise Test, what position should the patient be in?
In the Active Straight Leg Raise Test, what position should the patient be in?
What is the purpose of Clarke's Sign / Patellar Grind Test?
What is the purpose of Clarke's Sign / Patellar Grind Test?
What does 'heamarthrosis' refer to in the context of the examination findings?
What does 'heamarthrosis' refer to in the context of the examination findings?
What should the patient try to do during the Active Straight Leg Raise Test?
What should the patient try to do during the Active Straight Leg Raise Test?
How is the tibia positioned during the Lateral and medial ligament tests?
How is the tibia positioned during the Lateral and medial ligament tests?
Which university is Mr. Georgios Arealis affiliated with as a visiting professor?
Which university is Mr. Georgios Arealis affiliated with as a visiting professor?
What is a common pathological condition mentioned in the text related to ACL injuries?
What is a common pathological condition mentioned in the text related to ACL injuries?
What is the purpose of the posterior sag sign in assessing knee injuries?
What is the purpose of the posterior sag sign in assessing knee injuries?
In the anterior drawer test, how should the examiner position the patient?
In the anterior drawer test, how should the examiner position the patient?
What does significant movement during the anterior drawer test suggest?
What does significant movement during the anterior drawer test suggest?
What does the posterior drawer test primarily assess?
What does the posterior drawer test primarily assess?
When is Lachman’s test considered an alternative assessment for ACL injury?
When is Lachman’s test considered an alternative assessment for ACL injury?
What is the most likely cause of a positive patellar tap test?
What is the most likely cause of a positive patellar tap test?
Which condition is associated with the loss of quadriceps bulk after ACL surgery?
Which condition is associated with the loss of quadriceps bulk after ACL surgery?
What technique is used to assess for smaller quantities of knee effusion?
What technique is used to assess for smaller quantities of knee effusion?
What is the characteristic feature of a positive sweep test for knee effusion?
What is the characteristic feature of a positive sweep test for knee effusion?
Which factor can contribute to hypermobility in the context of ACL injuries?
Which factor can contribute to hypermobility in the context of ACL injuries?
What is the significance of feeling a gap during palpation of the knee?
What is the significance of feeling a gap during palpation of the knee?
What is the most likely cause of pain at the tibial tuberosity during knee palpation?
What is the most likely cause of pain at the tibial tuberosity during knee palpation?
What does the presence of a swelling in the popliteal fossa during palpation indicate?
What does the presence of a swelling in the popliteal fossa during palpation indicate?
What might be indicated by pain at the joint line during knee palpation?
What might be indicated by pain at the joint line during knee palpation?
What is the potential cause of developing tension in the muscles of the leg during patella mobilization?
What is the potential cause of developing tension in the muscles of the leg during patella mobilization?
What does a palpable swelling above or below the joint line indicate during knee palpation?
What does a palpable swelling above or below the joint line indicate during knee palpation?
What are the potential causes of a pulsatile mass in the popliteal fossa?
What are the potential causes of a pulsatile mass in the popliteal fossa?
What might be indicated by pain at the tibial tuberosity during knee palpation?
What might be indicated by pain at the tibial tuberosity during knee palpation?
What is a potential cause of pain at the tibial tuberosity during knee palpation?
What is a potential cause of pain at the tibial tuberosity during knee palpation?
What is typically indicated by developing tension in the muscles of the leg as you begin to mobilise the patella?
What is typically indicated by developing tension in the muscles of the leg as you begin to mobilise the patella?
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