Session 5-Knee Problems Flashcards
Which meniscus is most commonly torn and why?
Medial meniscus because it is firmly attached to medial collateral ligament and this is most commonly injured
Which injuries are part of the unhappy triad?
Injured anterior cruciate ligament
Injured medial collateral ligament
Injured medial meniscus
What is housemaid’s knee?
Prepatellar bursitis, caused by inflammation of bursa in front of kneecap
What is Clergyman’s knee?
Superficial infrapatellar bursitis, caused by inflammation of bursa located below the kneecap
Which injuries can present with haemarthrosis? (5)
1) anterior cruciate ligament related
2) dislocated patella
3) quads rupture
4) meniscus tear
5) multiple ligament injury
What is locking of the knee?
When leg is stuck in one position, unable to bend or straighten
Which muscle assists unlocking of the knee?
Popliteus
Why might a locked knee be the presenting sign of a torn meniscus?
If meniscus tears, piece of shredded cartilage breaks loose and catches in knee joint, causing it to lock up
True or false: Osgood-Schlatter’s disease is more common in males than females
TRUE
What are the sports related knee problems in young adults?
- meniscal tears
- ligament tears
- chondral damage
- tendinitis
What are the knee problems associated with old age?
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporotic fractures
Inflammatory arthritis: rheumatoid, psoriatic, crystal arthropathies
What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee?
Pain
Stiffness
Deformity
Joint swelling
What is tendonitis?
Inflammation of tendon
What is tendinitis usually due to?
Tendinosis - non-inflammatory degenerative condition with collagen degeneration in tendon due to repetitive overloading
Which organism is the most common cause of septic arthritis?
Staphylococcus aureus
