S2_L3 Trauma at the Knee Flashcards
The following are etiologies of genu valgum, except
A. Familial
B. Hip or foot position
C. Trauma to the physeal plate
D. Fractures
E. Neurologic deficits
F. Idiopathic
G. None of the above
G. None of the above
The following are etiologies of genu recurvatum, except
A. Familial
B. Idiopathic
C. Neurological deficits
D. Muscular deficits
E. None of the above
E. None of the above
The following are etiologies of genu varum, except
A. Renal or dietary rickets
B. Epiphyseal injury
C. Osteogenesis imperfecta
D. Lateral tibial osteochondritis
E. Blount’s disease
F. None of the above
D. Lateral tibial osteochondritis
NOTE: Blount’s disease is also known as medial tibial osteochondritis
The following are complications of fractures of the distal femur, except
A. Malunion (rotated or shortened)
B. Joint and soft tissue adhesions
C. Post-traumatic arthritis
D. None
D. None
The following are complications of patellar fractures, except
A. Post-traumatic arthritis
B. Chronic loss of knee extension strength with excision of patella due to a decreased moment arm of the patella
C. Malunion
D. None
C. Malunion
Schatzker Classification of Tibial Plateau Fractures:
- Split and depression of the fracture fragment
- Bicondylar fracture
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
E. Type V
F. Type VI
- B
- E
Schatzker Classification of Tibial Plateau Fractures:
- Split fracture fragment
- Dissociation of metaphysis and diaphysis
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
E. Type V
F. Type VI
- A
- F
Schatzker Classification of Tibial Plateau Fractures:
- Split fracture, involving the medial plateau
- Central depression fracture
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
E. Type V
F. Type VI
- D
- C
Modified TF
A. Type I to III in the Schatzker Classification of Tibial Plateau Fractures are due to low energy or velocity trauma.
B. Type IV to VI are a result of high energy trauma.
TT
Modified TF
A. Genu varum is a physiologic bowing that is symmetrical and will be outgrown as the child ages.
B. Genu varum is also known as knocked knees.
TF
B. Genu varum is also known as bow legged.
Modified TF
A. AP radiographs of the entire LE (Scanogram) are used to assess genu recurvatum and genu valgum.
B. Lateral radiographs demonstrate the deformity in genu varum.
FF
A. AP radiographs of the entire LE (Scanogram) are used to assess genu varum and genu valgum.
B. Lateral radiographs demonstrate the deformity in genu recurvatum.
Modified TF
A. PCL injury is caused by a valgus force with rotary stress.
B. ACL injury is caused by dashboard Injuries.
FF
A. PCL injury is caused by dashboard Injuries.
B. ACL injury is caused by a valgus force with rotary stress.
The following are radiologic findings in knee osteoarthritis, except
A. Decreased knee joint space
B. Sclerosis of subchondral bone
C. Marginal osteophytes
D. Subchondral bone cysts
E. Varus or valgus deformity
F. None
F. None
True of the treatment procedures for genu recurvatum, except
A. Conservative treament is usually done
B. Bracing
C. Exercise is used to restore alignment and muscular balance
D. None of the above
D. None of the above
Modified TF
A. Knee dislocation causes injury to the cruciate ligaments of the knee.
B. Knee dislocation ruptures at least 3 of the 4 major ligaments (ACL, PCL, LCL, and MCL).
TT
TRUE OR FALSE: In the evaluation of collateral ligament injuries, radiographs show excessive narrowing of the joint space on valgus or varus stress views.
False
Correct answer: In the evaluation of collateral ligament injuries, radiographs show excessive widening of the joint space on valgus or varus stress views.
TRUE OR FALSE: The bucket-handle meniscal tear automatically warrants a surgical intervention.
True
Modified TF
A. MRI is the study of choice for evaluating collateral ligament injuries.
B. The discontinuity of the low signal intensity ligament is seen on the sagittal image.
TF
B. The discontinuity of the low signal intensity ligament is seen on the coronal image.
Modified TF
A. Injury to the Lateral Collateral Ligament is due to a valgus force.
B. Injury to the Medial Collateral Ligament is caused by a varus force.
FF
A. Injury to the Lateral Collateral Ligament is due to a varus force.
B. Injury to the Medial Collateral Ligament is caused by a valgus force.
Modified TF
A. The MCL is more commonly involved in knee injuries as compared to the LCL.
B. The MCL is associated with tears of capsule and medial meniscus as part of O’ Donoghue’s Terrible (or Unhappy) Triad.
TT
Modified TF: Meniscal tears
A. The lateral meniscus is more frequently injured due to more peripheral attachments and decreased mobility.
B. The medial meniscus is more frequently involved if a developmental abnormality (discoid meniscus) is evident.
FF
A. The medial meniscus is more frequently injured due to more peripheral attachments and decreased mobility.
B. The lateral meniscus is more frequently involved if a developmental abnormality (discoid meniscus) is evident.
Modified TF
A. Meniscal tears are caused by shear, rotatory, and compression forces.
B. The CT Scan is the standard modality for evaluating the meniscus.
TF
B. The MRI is the standard modality for evaluating the meniscus.