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What is one of the primary functions of the anterior cruciate ligament (A.C.L)?
What is one of the primary functions of the anterior cruciate ligament (A.C.L)?
Which factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of A.C.L injuries?
Which factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of A.C.L injuries?
During which maneuver does A.C.L injury most frequently occur?
During which maneuver does A.C.L injury most frequently occur?
What surgical treatment is performed for A.C.L injuries?
What surgical treatment is performed for A.C.L injuries?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the rehabilitation process for A.C.L injuries?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the rehabilitation process for A.C.L injuries?
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What angle of knee flexion is associated with a higher risk of A.C.L injuries during pivoting activities?
What angle of knee flexion is associated with a higher risk of A.C.L injuries during pivoting activities?
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What role does a knee brace play in the treatment of A.C.L injuries?
What role does a knee brace play in the treatment of A.C.L injuries?
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Which condition does NOT contribute to the mechanism of A.C.L injury?
Which condition does NOT contribute to the mechanism of A.C.L injury?
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What is the purpose of strengthening the hamstrings during A.C.L rehabilitation?
What is the purpose of strengthening the hamstrings during A.C.L rehabilitation?
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Study Notes
Viva Voce Stations
- Four stations are available
- A coin toss determines the station, potentially leading to eight injuries.
- Two stations are for acute injuries.
- Two stations are for chronic injuries.
Viva Topics
- Anterior Cruciate Knee ligament injury
- Elbow joint dislocation
- Hamstring strain
- Ankle sprain
- Patella tendonitis
- Osgood-Schlatters syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- Chondromalacia patellae
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
- Anatomy: One of four main knee ligaments that stabilizes the joint.
- Location: Inserts onto the femoral condyle and tibial plateau (top of shin bone).
- Function: Stabilizes the femur on the tibia, preventing tibial rotation during exercise.
ACL Predisposing Factors
- Fatigue: Lack of concentration
- Gender: Females more susceptible
- Age: Commonly amongst 15-25 year olds
- Sports: Football (soccer)
- Surfaces: Wet or artificial turf potentially increase risk
ACL Mechanism of Injury
- Cutting Manoeuvres: Occurring during 10-30 degrees of knee flexion, with a valgus position and upper body rotation for cutting.
- Single Leg Landing: Changing direction rapidly increases the risk of varus-valgus stress and internal rotation.
- Deacceleration: Rapid changes in direction, increasing varus-valgus and internal rotation.
Treatment of ACL Injury
- Surgery: Reattaching ligaments to tibia or femur or using synthetic materials to replace the entire ligament.
- Brace: Supportive knee brace to improve knee joint stability.
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Rehabilitation (Rehab):
- 6-12 months duration
- Initial focus on strengthening hamstrings for 4-6 weeks to control knee movement
- Gradual strengthening of quadriceps for knee extension
- Increase exercise intensity as recovery progresses.
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Test your knowledge on various knee injuries, particularly focusing on the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). This quiz includes stations for acute and chronic injuries, covering topics from ligament anatomy to predisposing factors for injuries. Engage with real-life applications and mechanisms of these common injuries.
