Unit 5 Case 1: ACL tear Flashcards

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anatomy in this case

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anatomy of the knee joint

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which movements does the knee joint allow

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extension
flexion
lateral rotation
medial rotation

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what is a bursa

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synovial fluid filled sac found between moving structures in a joint
aim is to reduce wear and tear on those structures

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4 bursae located in the knee

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supra patellar
prepatellar
infra patellar
semimemmbranosus

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suprapatellar bursa

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extension of the synovial cavity of the knee
located between the quadriceps femurs and the femur

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prepatellar bursa

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found between apex of the patella and the skin

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infra patellar bursa

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split into deep and superficial
deep bursa lies between tibia and patellar ligament
superficial lies between patellar ligament and skin

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semimembranosus bursa

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located posteriorly in the knee joint
between semimembranosus muscle and medial head of the gastrocnemius

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what does NSAID stand for

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non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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examples of NSAID’s

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aspirin
naproxen
ibruprofen

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moa of NSAID’s

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inhibit COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes which convert arachidonic acid into prostanoids
to produce prostaglandins, thromboxane and prostacyclin

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COX-1 of NSAID’s

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GIT effects
preserves integrity of gastric mucosa

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COX-2 of NSAID’s

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inducible form
predominates at sites of inflammation
stimulates prostaglandin formation

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what are adverse effects of NSAID’s caused by

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COX-1 pathways

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how are NSAID’s administered

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orally
topical gel
parenterally
suppositories

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when are NSAID’s given

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for mild-moderate pain as they have analgesic effects
inflammation
and pyretic

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when should you avoid NSAID’s

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if severe Renal impairment
heart or liver failure

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NSAID’s side effects

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GI toxicity
renal impairment
increased risk of cardiovascular events
hypersensitivity reactions
fluid retention

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how can you gastroprotect when giving NSAID’s

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low dose NSAID
standard dose of PPI

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types of prostaglandin

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E2, PGE2
D2, PGD2
F2 alpha, PGF2 alpha
prostacyclin, PGI2

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prostaglandin function

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inhibits gastric acid secretion, E2
maintains renal blood flow, E2
inflammation, E2 and D2
pain, E2
inhibits platelet aggregation, E2

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thromboxane function

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stimulates activation of platelet aggregation

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thromboxane function

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stimulates activation of platelet aggregation
blood clotting
vasoconstriction

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prostacyclin funciton

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inhibits platelet aggregation
vasodilation

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label the image

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function of osteoprogenitor cells

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stem cells to osteoblasts

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function of osteoclasts

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erode mineralised bone

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function of osteoblasts

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synthesis of osteoid

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function of osteocytes

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inactive osteoblasts trapped in mineralised bone

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function of osteoid

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organic component of bone matrix

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label the image

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40
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features of hyaline cartilage

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perichondrium
type 2 collagen fibres
chondrocytes arranged in groups
articular ends of bones, nose, trachea, ventral end of ribs

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features of fibrocartilage

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perichondrium
contains elastin and type 2 collagen
pinna of the ear, epiglottis

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features of elastic cartilage

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no perichondrium
chondrocytes are arranged in parallel rows
dense, coarse, type 1 collagen in the matrix
for withstanding tensile strength
intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis

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inflammatory response to knee injurt

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immediate response is an increase in synovial fluid
releases IL-1 alpha, IL-1 beta, IL-6, IL-8, TNF- alpha, matrix metalloproteinases, cartilage oligomeric matrix protein

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function of IL-1 alpha

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DAMP
released to the extracellular space after apoptosis
stimulated chemokine production
results in infiltration of neutrophils first followed by monocytes

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function of IL-1 beta

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pro-inflammatory cytokine
crucial for host defence responses to infection and injury

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function of IL-6

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induces synthesis of acute phase proteins (CRP)
serum amyloid A
fibrinogen
hepcidin in hepatocytes
inhibits albumin production

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function of IL-8

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chemoattractant produced by tissue and blood cells
targets neutrophils
activates neutrophils in inflammatory regions

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function of TNF-alpha

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vasodilation
edema formato
leukocyte adhesion to epithelium through the expression of adhesion molecules
regulates coagulation
contributes to oxidative stress in inflammation sites
induces fever indirectly

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function of MMP’s

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activity of inflammatory cytokines and chemokine
collagen breakdown

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function of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein

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non-collagenous extracellular matrix protein expressed in cartilage
ligaments and tendons
binds to other ECM proteins
catalyse polymerisation of type 2 collagen fibrils
regulate chondrocyte proliferation

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where are similar inflammatory responses found to those in the knee

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elbow
inter pharyngeal joints (hand, foot, tibiotalar of ankle)

52
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bundles of the anterior cruciate ligament

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anteriomedial
posterolateral

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function of the ACL

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restraint to limit anterior movement of the tibia
knee rotational stability

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location of the ACL

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normally will parallel blumensaats line

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clinical presentation of an ACL tear

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popping sensation
significant pain
hemarthrosis (delayed)
loss of full range of motion
tenderness along the joint one
discomfort/ inability to walk
rapid joint swelling

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hemarthrosis

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bleeding into the joint

57
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differential diagnosis for an ACL tear

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proximal tibial fracture
distal femur fracture
meniscal tear
collateral ligament tear
quadriceps tendon tear
patellar ligament tear

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examinations done in order to test ACL tear

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Lachman test
anterior draw test
x ray
MRI
ultrasound

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lachman test

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30 degrees flexion
stabilise femur
pull tibia forward
assess anterior movement of tibia vs the femur
compare knees

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anterior draw test

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90 degrees flexion
place thumbs on joint line
index fingers on hamstring tendons
apply forces anteriorly to see tibial excursion
compare knees

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x ray in this case

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rule out fractures
doesn’t confirm any soft tissue injury

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MRI in this case

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hard and soft tissues
radio waves

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ultrasound in this case

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sound waves
check injuries in ligaments, tendons and muscles

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treatment options for ACL tear

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elevate and stay off leg (immediate)
apply ice and take NSAID’s (immediate)
leg brace
ACL reconstructive surgery

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when is ACL reconstructive surgery completed

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not straight away, when the swelling has reduced
assessed to see if it is severe enough for surgery

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ACL reconstructive surgery

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67
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phase one of the rehabilitation program

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weeks 0-2
eliminate the swelling
receive full range of motion
regain strength in hamstrings and quads
exercises: calf raises, lateral band walks, balance, static cycling

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phase 2 of the rehabilitation program

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weeks 3-6
regain balance
recover majority of muscle strength
single leg exercises
low impact exercise: walking, swimming and cycling

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phase 3 of the rehabilitation program

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weeks 7-12
hopping performance
complete agility exercises
regain strength and balance
light jogging, outdoor cycling and swimming

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phase 4 of the rehabilitation program

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3-6 months
knee feels normal but no strenuous sport
polymetrics
sports drills

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phase 5 of the rehabilitation program

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months 6+
continue with strength, balance, landing and agility
return to pre-injury exercise

72
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MDT involved in an ACL tear

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physio
trauma team
theatre nurse
social teams
ward nurse
discharge coordinator
clinical support worker
ward clerk
porter
GP
osteopaths
occupational therapist
pharmacist
radiologist
anaesthetist
orthopaedic surgeon

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psychological implications of an ACL tear

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very painful
depression
pain after surgery
decreased athletic identity