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What is the modality of choice for diagnosing a meniscal tear?
MRI
What is the recommended treatment for stable lesions in children with open physes?
Restricted weight bearing and bracing
What are the possible causes of anterior knee joint pain?
Patella abnormalities, muscular imbalances or weakness, joint abnormalities, systemic conditions, referred pain, trauma
What is the treatment for correctable anatomical abnormalities causing anterior knee pain?
Operative treatment
What is the indication for performing hemi-epiphyseodesis?
If the age is >10 years, and the deformity persist.
What is the cause of Blount's Disease?
Posteromedial part of the proximal tibia abnormal growth (dyschondrosis).
What is the function of the menisci in the knee joint?
Improving articular congruency, stability, and force transmission.
What is a positive result of McMurray's test?
A palpable pop / click + pain, which can correlate with a medial meniscus tear.
What are the learning objectives of the Knee & Foot Part 1 lecture?
The learning objectives of the Knee & Foot Part 1 lecture are to understand knee deformities, their terms, causes, and treatment; to learn about meniscal lesion, osteochondritis dissecans, and anterior knee pain; and to study foot deformities such as club foot, arch problems, big toe deformities, and deformities of lesser toes.
What is the mnemonic for remembering knee deformities?
The mnemonic for remembering knee deformities is that the letter 'L' in 'lateral' is also in 'valgus', but not in 'varus'. Additionally, the direction of the distal part is key: distal (more) lateral means valgus and distal (more) medial means varus.
At what age are knee deformities common?
Knee deformities are common up to 4 years old and are considered stages of normal development.
What is the measurement for bow-legs?
Less than 6 cm
How is knock-knee estimated?
By measuring the distance between the medial malleoli when the knees are touching with the patellae facing forwards
What is the surgical procedure for correcting bow-legs and knock-knees?
Hemi-epiphyseodesis
When is hemi-epiphyseodesis indicated for bow-legs and knock-knees?
If the age is >10 years and the deformity persists
What is the cause of Blount's Disease?
Abnormal growth (dyschondrosis) of the posteromedial part of the proximal tibia
What is the treatment for Blount's Disease?
Spontaneous resolution is rare. Hemiepiphyseodesis may not always work and correction by osteotomy is usually needed.
What is the modality of choice for diagnosing a meniscal tear?
MRI
What is the treatment for correctable anatomical abnormalities causing anterior knee pain?
Operative treatment
What is the recommended treatment for stable lesions in children with open physes?
Nonoperative treatment
What is the cause of Blount's Disease?
Unknown
What is the indication for performing hemi-epiphyseodesis?
Correction of angular deformity
What is a positive result of McMurray's test?
Clicking or popping sound in the knee joint
What are the learning objectives of the Knee & Foot Part 1 lecture?
To understand the anatomy and function of the knee and foot
What are the possible causes of anterior knee joint pain?
Patella abnormalities, muscular imbalances or weakness, joint abnormalities, systemic conditions, referred pain
What are the learning objectives of the Knee & Foot Part 1 lecture?
The learning objectives of the Knee & Foot Part 1 lecture are to understand knee deformities, their terms, causes, and treatment, as well as to learn about meniscal lesions, osteochondritis dissecans, anterior knee pain, club foot, arch problems (pes cavus & congenital vertical talus), big toe deformities (hallux valgus & hallux rigidus), and deformities of lesser toes.
What is the mnemonic for remembering knee deformities?
The mnemonic for remembering knee deformities is "The L of 'lateral' is also in valgus, but not in varus. When also remembering that the direction of the distal part is key: distal (more) lateral means valgus and distal (more) medial means varus."
What are the possible causes of anterior knee joint pain?
The possible causes of anterior knee joint pain include meniscal lesions, osteochondritis dissecans, and anterior knee pain.
At what age are knee deformities common?
Knee deformities are common up to 4 years old and are considered stages of normal development.
What is the cause of Blount's Disease?
The cause of Blount's Disease is abnormal growth of the medial aspect of the proximal tibial physis.
What is a positive result of McMurray's test?
A positive result of McMurray's test is the presence of a click or pain in the knee joint during specific movements, indicating a possible meniscal tear.
What is the function of the menisci in the knee joint?
The menisci in the knee joint serve to provide stability, distribute load, absorb shock, and enhance joint congruence.
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