Exam 16: The Knee and Related Structures

The medial meniscus is prone to disruption by valgus and torsional forces.

When performing the Apley's compression test, a medial meniscus tear can be detected by internal rotation of the tibia and a lateral meniscus tear can be detected by external rotation of the leg.

Feelings of locking are associated with injuries to:

When is the anterior cruciate ligament most often injured?

Which of the following structures have the responsibility of cushioning the knee during impact activity?

An injury to the lateral collateral ligament most often occurs either as a result of a laterally directed varus force from the medial side or from medial rotation of the tibia.

Which of the following does the anterior cruciate ligament prevent?

Running, jogging, and sprinting are examples of:

Loose bodies within the knee can result from:

After a first-time patellar dislocation, the athlete is commonly immobilized for a minimum of how many weeks?

A grade 3 medial collateral ligament sprain usually presents with some valgus instability at full extension and significant opening at 30 degrees of flexion.

A plica is a thickened fold of synovial membrane lining the inside of the joint capsule.

Swelling in the back of the knee may be a sign of a Baker's cyst.

Which of the following most often occurs in athletes with weakness in the quadriceps muscle group or in female athletes who have a wider pelvis?

Most injuries to the medial collateral ligament result from blows to the:

Which of the following is the bursa that commonly becomes inflamed from the overuse of the patellar tendon?

One of the characteristics of a grade 3 medial collateral ligament sprain is a definite loss of passive range of motion.

Compare and contrast grade 1, grade 2, and grade 3 medial collateral ligament sprains.

In general, the posterior cruciate ligament stops excessive rotation, stabilizes the knee in full extension, and prevents hyperextension.

For a grade 3 medial collateral ligament sprain, the recommended treatment is surgical repair followed by vigorous rehabilitation.