44 Questions
Which imaging modality is considered the most helpful after initial X-ray in evaluating knee conditions?
MRI
What is the most common surgical intervention for knee conditions that is considered definitive?
Total knee replacement (TKA)
In the management of patellar tendonitis, what is a common conservative treatment option for pain relief?
NSAIDs (voltaren)
Which knee condition is characterized by tenderness at the inferior pole of the patella due to repeated stress?
Patellar tendonitis (Osgood Schlatter's Syndrome)
What type of knee injury is inclusive of abnormal patellar motion over trochlea, recurrent subluxation, and true dislocation?
Patellar dislocation (instability)
Chronic degenerative medial knee pain is most commonly associated with which specific knee pathology?
Medial meniscal tear
What is the most common knee ligament tear that presents instability while weight-bearing?
ACL Tear
Which knee condition is known as the 'Dashboard injury'?
PCL Tear
Which knee condition is characterized by inflammation of the bursa between the skin and patella?
Prepatellar Bursitis
Which knee injury is associated with a 'Plant, pivot' motion often seen in athletes?
ACL Tear
What is the mechanism of injury for a tear in the ligament that prevents posterior movement of the knee over the tibia?
Fall directly onto the knee
What is a characteristic symptom common to both an ACL tear and a PCL tear?
Hemarthrosis
Which test can be used to diagnose a Grade III Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) tear?
Valgus Stress Test
What is Osgood Schlatter's disease characterized by?
Stress on the patellar tendon from tight quads
In what injury scenario does Compartment Syndrome occur?
Following a crush injury
Which condition involves inflammation of the subpatellar articular cartilage?
Patellofemoral Syndrome
What is the common treatment for Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) tears?
Long brace application and NSAIDs
Which test is used to diagnose Popliteal Cysts (Baker's Cyst)?
XRAY Sunrise/Merchant view
What does IT Band Syndrome typically present with?
Tenderness at the lateral knee/along ITB
Which knee condition is typically characterized by 'Large joint effusion'?
Hemarthrosis
What is a key feature of a knee condition that presents with 'Tenderness/swelling directly over the patella' with a Medial Meniscal Tear?
Medial jointline tenderness
Which knee injury might be indicated by 'Patellar location can tell you if it's an inferior or superior-patellar rupture' on X-ray?
Bipartite patella
What is a common presentation associated with a knee condition characterized by 'Pain when weight bearing'?
Laxity with passive subluxation
What is the mechanism of injury for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear?
Plant and pivot motions
Which of the following is characteristic of a Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) tear?
Fall onto a flexed knee with foot dorsiflexed
Which knee injury is often associated with obesity, genetics, and wear and tear?
Osteoarthritis (OA)
What is a common symptom shared by most knee injuries, including ligament tears and degenerative diseases?
Small effusion
What is a management approach that is common for various knee conditions and involves NSAIDs, rest, and supportive braces?
Activity modification
Which test is typically used to diagnose Unhappy Triad, a combination of ACL tear, medial meniscus injury, and MCL injury?
Lachman's test
What is the most appropriate conservative management option for a patient with anterior knee pain and lateral displacement likely due to Quadricep Tendonitis?
Rest and activity modification
Which knee condition typically presents with tenderness at the inferior pole of the patella due to repeated stress from activities like running?
Patellar Tendonitis
Which surgical intervention is considered optional but definitive for certain knee conditions?
Total knee replacement
What is the primary conservative treatment approach for managing Osgood Schlatter's Syndrome in a young athlete?
Activity modification and rest
In cases of Anterior Knee Pain associated with lateral meniscal tears, which symptom may be less common compared to medial meniscal tears?
Hemarthrosis
Which knee injury is most likely to occur in individuals aged 30-60 due to a fall directly onto a partially flexed knee?
Patellar Fracture
What is the typical presentation of Compartment Syndrome?
Pain out of proportion to exam
Which test is used to diagnose a Popliteal Cyst (Baker's Cyst)?
Grind Test
What is the first-line treatment for a Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) tear?
NSAIDs - PT progression
Which knee injury is associated with a 'Plant, pivot' motion often seen in athletes?
Medial Collateral Ligament Injury/Tear (MCL)
What characteristic symptom is common in patients with IT Band Syndrome?
Pain at lateral knee
What is the characteristic pain location in individuals with Osgood Schlatter's disease?
+/- instability
What is the most common mechanism of injury for a Varus injury causing Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury/tear?
Insult from medial aspect of knee
In what scenario does Exertional Compartment Syndrome commonly occur?
When there is too big of a pump in an area
Which knee pathology is characterized by waxing/waning size and swelling/fullness in the posterior knee?
Popliteal Cyst (Baker's Cyst)
Explore the various orthopedic treatment options for knee osteoarthritis, including weight-bearing X-rays, conservative approaches like NSAIDs and physical therapy, as well as surgical interventions such as knee replacements. Learn about the limited long-term success with surgery and the importance of considering MRI in the diagnostic process.
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