PCL Injury Risk Factors and Clinical Examination
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What is the main role of the Popliteofibular ligament in preventing knee injuries?

  • Preventing excessive hyperextension (correct)
  • Anterior tibial translation
  • Varus angulations
  • Medial rotation of the tibia

Which ligament is commonly associated with a coincidental injury when there is an ACL tear?

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)
  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) (correct)

What is a common sign or symptom of an isolated PCL tear?

  • Instability (correct)
  • Visible deformity
  • Limited range of motion
  • Significant swelling

Which ligament is primarily responsible for preventing excessive varus angulations of the knee?

<p>Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a PLC injury, which test is typically used to assess posterolateral corner instability?

<p>Dial test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Popliteus tendon in knee stability?

<p>Preventing excessive hyperextension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended rehabilitation approach after a PCL injury?

<p>Focused on increasing quadriceps and gastrocnemius strength (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament is involved in the excessive tibial external rotation leading to recurvatum test findings in the posterolateral aspect?

<p>Popliteofibular ligament (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which graft option is typically used in surgical interventions for PCL reconstruction?

<p>Central 1/3 patellar tendon autograft (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What exercise types are emphasized in the rehabilitation after PCL/PLC reconstruction?

<p>Balance, proprioceptive, and motor control exercises (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential surgical technique utilized in PCL repair?

<p>Single bundle femoral drilling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of post-lat corner rehabilitation following isolated PCL injury?

<p>Delayed progression of knee flexion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of stress is resisted by the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in the knee?

<p>Varus stress (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament prevents excessive hyperextension of the knee joint?

<p>Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of external force can cause an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury?

<p>Excessive flexion force (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In collateral ligament injuries, what type of stress testing is performed with the knee flexed at 30 degrees?

<p>Valgus stress (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament is commonly injured along with the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)?

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

What type of injury is the posterior oblique ligament implicated in when the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is injured?

<p>Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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