Orthopedic Treatment Options for Knee Osteoarthritis
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Which imaging modality is considered the most helpful after initial X-ray in evaluating knee conditions?

  • MRI (correct)
  • Ultrasound
  • CT scan
  • PET scan

    • What is the most common surgical intervention for knee conditions that is considered definitive?

  • Total knee replacement (TKA) (correct)
  • Meniscectomy
  • Partial knee replacement
  • Arthroscopic surgery

    • In the management of patellar tendonitis, what is a common conservative treatment option for pain relief?

  • Muscle relaxants
  • NSAIDs (voltaren) (correct)
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Opioids

    • Which knee condition is characterized by tenderness at the inferior pole of the patella due to repeated stress?

    <p>Patellar tendonitis (Osgood Schlatter's Syndrome)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of knee injury is inclusive of abnormal patellar motion over trochlea, recurrent subluxation, and true dislocation?

    <p>Patellar dislocation (instability)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chronic degenerative medial knee pain is most commonly associated with which specific knee pathology?

    <p>Medial meniscal tear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common knee ligament tear that presents instability while weight-bearing?

    <p>ACL Tear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which knee condition is known as the 'Dashboard injury'?

    <p>PCL Tear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which knee condition is characterized by inflammation of the bursa between the skin and patella?

    <p>Prepatellar Bursitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which knee injury is associated with a 'Plant, pivot' motion often seen in athletes?

    <p>ACL Tear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of injury for a tear in the ligament that prevents posterior movement of the knee over the tibia?

    <p>Fall directly onto the knee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic symptom common to both an ACL tear and a PCL tear?

    <p>Hemarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test can be used to diagnose a Grade III Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) tear?

    <p>Valgus Stress Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Osgood Schlatter's disease characterized by?

    <p>Stress on the patellar tendon from tight quads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what injury scenario does Compartment Syndrome occur?

    <p>Following a crush injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition involves inflammation of the subpatellar articular cartilage?

    <p>Patellofemoral Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common treatment for Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) tears?

    <p>Long brace application and NSAIDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is used to diagnose Popliteal Cysts (Baker's Cyst)?

    <p>XRAY Sunrise/Merchant view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IT Band Syndrome typically present with?

    <p>Tenderness at the lateral knee/along ITB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which knee condition is typically characterized by 'Large joint effusion'?

    <p>Hemarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of a knee condition that presents with 'Tenderness/swelling directly over the patella' with a Medial Meniscal Tear?

    <p>Medial jointline tenderness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which knee injury might be indicated by 'Patellar location can tell you if it's an inferior or superior-patellar rupture' on X-ray?

    <p>Bipartite patella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common presentation associated with a knee condition characterized by 'Pain when weight bearing'?

    <p>Laxity with passive subluxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of injury for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear?

    <p>Plant and pivot motions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is characteristic of a Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) tear?

    <p>Fall onto a flexed knee with foot dorsiflexed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which knee injury is often associated with obesity, genetics, and wear and tear?

    <p>Osteoarthritis (OA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom shared by most knee injuries, including ligament tears and degenerative diseases?

    <p>Small effusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a management approach that is common for various knee conditions and involves NSAIDs, rest, and supportive braces?

    <p>Activity modification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is typically used to diagnose Unhappy Triad, a combination of ACL tear, medial meniscus injury, and MCL injury?

    <p>Lachman's test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most appropriate conservative management option for a patient with anterior knee pain and lateral displacement likely due to Quadricep Tendonitis?

    <p>Rest and activity modification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which knee condition typically presents with tenderness at the inferior pole of the patella due to repeated stress from activities like running?

    <p>Patellar Tendonitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surgical intervention is considered optional but definitive for certain knee conditions?

    <p>Total knee replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary conservative treatment approach for managing Osgood Schlatter's Syndrome in a young athlete?

    <p>Activity modification and rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases of Anterior Knee Pain associated with lateral meniscal tears, which symptom may be less common compared to medial meniscal tears?

    <p>Hemarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which knee injury is most likely to occur in individuals aged 30-60 due to a fall directly onto a partially flexed knee?

    <p>Patellar Fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical presentation of Compartment Syndrome?

    <p>Pain out of proportion to exam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is used to diagnose a Popliteal Cyst (Baker's Cyst)?

    <p>Grind Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first-line treatment for a Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) tear?

    <p>NSAIDs - PT progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which knee injury is associated with a 'Plant, pivot' motion often seen in athletes?

    <p>Medial Collateral Ligament Injury/Tear (MCL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic symptom is common in patients with IT Band Syndrome?

    <p>Pain at lateral knee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic pain location in individuals with Osgood Schlatter's disease?

    <p>+/- instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common mechanism of injury for a Varus injury causing Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury/tear?

    <p>Insult from medial aspect of knee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario does Exertional Compartment Syndrome commonly occur?

    <p>When there is too big of a pump in an area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which knee pathology is characterized by waxing/waning size and swelling/fullness in the posterior knee?

    <p>Popliteal Cyst (Baker's Cyst)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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