knee injuries
Fat pad syndrome is also known as
Hoffa's syndrome
Cartilage Injuries Treatment of meniscal injuries varies based on the region of the meniscus that is torn. If the outside edge of the meniscus is torn
It has good blood supply and may be repaired.
difference between MCL and LCL injury?
MCL: valgus blow, force to outside of knee LCL: Varus force, force to inside of knee
A pulling away of the patellar tendon from the tibial tuberosity is known as
Osgood-Schlatter disorder
what is Hoffa syndrome?
affects one of 3 pads of fatty soft tissues that lies under the knee cap
What is chondromalacia?
also known as runners knee, the cartilage under the patella starts to wear and tear
A complete tear of this ligament usually requires surgical reconstruction.
anterior cruciate ligament
Which ligament keeps the tibia from slipping forward on the femur?
anterior cruciate ligament
Which of these ligaments prevents the tibia from moving forward on the femur?
anterior cruciate ligament
what are the 3 muscles that make up the hamstring?
bicep femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus
Which three muscles comprise the hamstrings and reflect the proper movement for this group?
biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus for knee flexion
When an athlete experiences a posterior cruciate ligament sprain, the athletic trainer should
check to see if the athlete heard a pop, check for swelling and refer to physician
A softening or wearing away of articular cartilage at the back of the patella is known as
chondromalacia
what is a patellar tendon rupture? symptoms? treatment?
complete or partial tear of the tendon, surgery is needed
An AT can do all of the following treatments for bursitis EXCEPT
drain the bursa fluid
Treating Knee Injuries 2 Which of these is an injury that affects the growth plate?
epiphyseal fracture
what is posterior anterior cruciate ligament sprain? symptoms? treatment?
falls on bent knee or hyperflexion, little swelling, reports a pop, rehab and strengthen
Treating Knee Injuries A patellar dislocation should be reduced by the athletic trainer.
false
Which of these bones does NOT comprise the knee joint?
fibula
Which of these is NOT classic sign or symptom of a meniscal injury?
full range of motion
Preventing Knee Injuries If an athlete is bowlegged, she has a condition called
genu varum
what is epiphyseal plate fracture? symptoms? treatment?
growth plate injury at end of the tibia, immobilize and refer to doctor
Which of these muscle groups flexes the knee?
hamstrings
what muscles flex at the knee?
hamstrings
what is patellofemoral syndrome? what are symptoms? what is the treatment?
improper tracking of the knee cap, grinding sensation with flexion and extension, avoid bent leg activates
how is the patella attached
it attaches at the front of the tibia via the patellar tendon
what kind of bone is the patella?
its a sesamoid also known as a floating bone
Muscle and Tendon Injuries Patellar tendinitis is commonly seen in athletes who perform in which sports?
jumping
3 ways to prevent a knee injury
knee braces, strengthen and proper techniques
Injury to the posterior cruciate ligament occurs with which mechanism?
landing on a bent knee and forced hyperflexion
A protective knee brace applied to the lateral aspect of the knee is designed to protect which of these ligaments?
medial collateral ligament
Which of these ligaments is most commonly injured as a result of a blow to the lateral aspect of the knee?
medial collateral ligament
what are the 4 main ligaments of the knee?
medial collateral, lateral collateral, anterior cruciate and the posterior cruciate
what is the cushion in the knee between the femur and the tibia and prevents wear and tear on the bones?
menisci
what is patellar tendinitis? symptoms? treatment?
overuse injury and quadricep weakness and tenderness around patellar region
Which injury is defined by the kneecap moving laterally outside of the femoral groove?
patellar dislocation
Bursa Sacs Which of these is the bursa sac located on the inner knee?
pes anserine bursa
The vastus medialis is included in which of these muscle groups?
quadriceps
what muscles extend at the knee?
quadriceps
Which of these muscles is NOT a hamstring muscle?
rectus femoris
what is Osgood-Schlatter disorder? symptoms? Treatment?
seen in young running, jumping athletes. patellar tendon pulls away at tibia, pain and swelling, maintain fitness
Treating Knee Injuries 3 An athlete with iliotibial band friction syndrome will have which signs and symptoms?
snapping sensation and tightness of the IT band
what is the most common type of knee injury
sprains
how does a meniscus tear?
they are Injured with rotational forces and planted foot position
what are the bursa sacs of the knee?
they are cushions of the knees that prevent friction, in total there are 14
Understanding Diversity Female athletes will have a greater Q-angle than males, predisposing them to ACL injuries.
true
what occurs with an anterior cruciate ligament sprain? symptoms?
usually planted foot and rotation, felt or heard, usually results in effusion
Chapter 18 Quiz 3 Which group properly identifies the four muscles of the quadriceps?
vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, rectus femoris
what are the 4 muscles of the quadriceps?
vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius and rectus femoris
what is patellar dislocation? what are the symptoms? what is the treatment?
where the patella moves laterally out of the femoral grove, deformity, immobilize short term and regain strength
