mechanism of injury

Question 1

Acceleration – deceleration of neck with rapid flexion – extension

Answer 1

whiplash

Question 2

forced external rotation of ankle

hyper dorsiflexion

Answer 2

Syndesmotic Ankle Sprain

Question 3

repeated trauma
leaning on elbow
typing

Answer 3

Non-Inflammatory Bursitis

Question 4

Force directed to the medial aspect of the knee

Answer 4

LCL injury

Question 5

cross country running, cycling

Answer 5

ITB Friction Syndrome

Question 6

Vastus medialis oblique (VMO) weakness
Increased Quadriceps angle (Q angle)
Hyperpronation
Poor technique

Answer 6

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Question 7

seizure, electric shock

Answer 7

Posterior Shoulder Dislocation

Question 8

explosive / rapid contraction
changes in direction
rapid eccentric load

Answer 8

Achilles Rupture

Question 9

Forced mvmt past end range

Violent high velocity mvmt

Answer 9

cervical strain / sprain

Question 10

Forced hyperextension of the PIP or DIP joint.

Answer 10

dislocation of the IP joints

Question 11

Forced eversion or external

Forced external tibial rotation

Answer 11

Medial (Eversion) Ankle Sprain

Question 12

Forced exerted at the knee, through the femoral shaft

Answer 12

posterior hip dislocation

Question 13

jumping activities overuse

Answer 13

Patellar / Quadriceps Tendonitis (-osis)

Question 14

planting and pivoting
valgus loading
with internal rotation of fetus
and external rotation of tibia

Answer 14

ACL

Question 15

Poor lifting technique
Carrying excessive load
Making a sudden movement
Falls

Answer 15

acute low back pain

Question 16

infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Answer 16

infectious Arthritis

Question 17

carpet tile layers
grappling sports
fall
forceful contact with hard object

Answer 17

prepatellar Bursitis

Question 18

Rapid eccentric overload – fall on partially flexed knee

Rapid concentric overload – basketball player jumping

Answer 18

Patellar/Quadriceps Tendon Rupture

Question 19

inversion

combined inversion / plantar flexion

Answer 19

Lateral (Inversion) Ankle Sprain

Question 20

dash board injury

Answer 20

PCL

Posterior hip dislocation

Question 21

FOOSH

Answer 21

elbow dislocation

Question 22

Hyperextension force applied to the anterior aspect of the knee while the foot is planted on the ground

Answer 22

ACL PCL may follow

Question 23

Falls on AC joint with arm at side; collision sports

Answer 23

AC joint separation

Question 24

Osteophyte formation
Ligamentum flavum thickening
Disk space narrowing
Vertebral subluxation

Answer 24

cervical spondylosis

Question 25

direct blow
crush injuries
muscle rupture

Answer 25

trauma to anterolateral leg– compartment syndrome

Question 26

Due to repetitive overhead movement

Abduction and ER

Answer 26

secondary impingement

Question 27

trauma to anterolateral leg
premature cast application
excessive exercise (rare)

Answer 27

compartment syndrome

Question 28

prolonged positional stress

traumatic injury

Answer 28

cervical facet dysfunction

Question 29

Forced abduction and external rotation of the femur past normal end range

Answer 29

anterior hip dislocation

Question 30

twisting injury to knee

Answer 30

patella dislocation

Question 31

cervical disc bulge

cervical foramina narrowing

Answer 31

cervical radiculopathy

Question 32

Force directed to lateral aspect of the knee

Answer 32

MCL injury

Question 33

long distance runners
over use/ repetitive stress
poor footwear
poor biomechanics

Answer 33

Achilles Tendonitis (-osis)

Question 34

Forced lateral deviation of the IP joints

Answer 34

jammed finger

Question 35

improper footwear
pes vasus
tight achilles tendon

Answer 35

Haglund’s Deformity

Question 36

hyperdorsiflexion of the hand

Answer 36

Lunate and Perilunate Dislocation