LE Exam

A positive anterior drawer test in the ankle indicates loss of integrity of which ligament A Anterior talofibular B Calcaneofibular C Deltoid D Tibiofibular E Posterior tibial

A

A posterior superior dislocation of the hip is characterized by A flexion and internal rotation of the hip B flexion and external rotation of the hip C extension and internal rotation of the hip D abduction and external rotation of the hip

A

A true leg length discrepancy is measured by which points? A ASIS and Medial Malleolus B ASIS and Lateral Malleolus C Pubis and calcaneous D Femoral head and lateral malleolus E Umbilicus and Medial Malleolus

A

If nerve root L5 is irritated or damaged, myotome weakness will be found in A Toe extension B Toe flexion C Ankle dorsiflexion D Ankle Plantar flexion E Elbow flexion

A

The ______ joint is considered the true ankle joint A Talocrural B Subtalar C Transverse D Talocaneonavicular

A

The anterior drawer test for the knee tests the integrity of which ligament A Anterior Cruciate Ligament B Medial Collateral Ligament C Lateral Collateral Ligament D Anterior Talofibular Ligament E Posterior Cruciate Ligament

A

Which muscle does not flex the hip? A Biceps Femoris B Pectineus C Iliopsoas D Rectus Femoris

A

Which of the following structures is associated with jumper's knee? A Infrapatellar tendon B Prepatellar Bursa C Pes Anerine bursa D Tibial tuberosity

A

A flexion contracture of the hip can be evaluated using the A Kendall B Thomas C Thompson D Lasegue

B

A transverse fracture of the proximal shaft of the fifth metatarsal is called a A LisFranc injury B Jones fracture C Dancer's fracture D Maisonneuve fracture

B

An athlete with a knee injury is sent to you for evaluation and treatment. You note that the anterior drawer, Lachman's, and Valgus test are positive. What do these tests lead you to believe about the diagnosis? A ACL deficiency and meniscal tear B ACL deficiency and MCL deficiency C ACL deficiency and Anterior/ Medial instability D ACL deficiency and PCL deficiency

B

Changing directions during deceleration is a common mechanism of injury for the A Posterior Cruciate Ligament B Anterior Cruciate Ligament C Meniscus D Medial Collateral Ligament

B

The common mechanism of injury of Achilles tendon rupture is A Landing on another player's foot B Push off of the forefoot with the knee extended C Excessive pronation with the knee flexed D Plantar flexion and inversion

B

When positive, Apley's distraction test indicates A Subluxaion B Ligament injury C Medial Meniscus Injury D Lateral Meniscus Injury E Circulatory injury

B

Which of the following motions are produced by the tibialis anterior? A Ankle Plantar flexion, inversion of foot B Ankle dorsiflexion, inversion of foot C Ankle Plantar flexion, eversion of foot D Ankle Dorsiflexion, eversion of foot

B

You are examining an athlete who has a diminished patellar reflex and weak ankle dorsiflexion, which nerve root is injured? A L3 B L4 C L2 D S1 E C6

B

A hip pointer involves the A Ishium B Acetabular rim C Crest of the Ilium D Sacrum

C

After receiving a blow to the anterior lower leg, an athlete has a diminished dorsalis pedis pulse and paresthesia between the great and second toe. What condition might the athlete be experiencing? A Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome B Stress Fracture C Acute Compartment Syndrome D Myositis ossificans

C

An athlete who complains of sharp groin pain and weakness when running sideways but not forward may have a strain to the A Hip Flexors B Hip Extensors C Adductors D Abductors E Gastroc- Soleus

C

Legg-Calve-Pethes disease is A An apophysitis syndrome B avascular necrosis found in older adults C avascular necrosis found in children D a type of thrombophlebitit

C

Supination is the combination of the movement of: A Calcaneal eversion, foot abduction, dorsiflexion B Calcaneal eversion, foot adduction, plantar flexion C Calcaneal inversion, foot adduction, plantar flexion D Calcaneal inversion, foot abduction, plantar flexion

C

The screwing home mechanism occurs when the A Fibula rotates medially on the femur during extension B Tibia rotates medially on the femur during the last degrees of knee extension C Tibia rotates laterally on the femur during the last degrees of knee extension D Patellofemoral joint rotates laterally during knee extension

C

Which of the following conditions is more often found in women than in men? A Patella tendinitis B Prepatellar bursitis C Patellofemoral stress syndrome D Valgus joint laxity

C

Which quadriceps muscle is typically weak in a patient who has patella-femoral problems? A Vastus Lateralis B Vastus Intermedius C Vastus Medialis D Rectus Femoris E Tensor Fascia Latae

C

A blow to the posterolateral aspect of the knee can contuse the A Tibial Nerve B Femoral Nerve C Deep Peroneal Nerve D Common Peroneal Nerve

D

A positive valgus instability test at 30 degrees of flexion indicates damage to what ligament? A Anterior Cruciate B Lateral Collateral C Posterior Cruciate D Medial Collateral

D

Tightness of the vastus lateralis or iliotibial tract can lead to A Femoral anteversion B Femoral retrovesion C Squinting patellae D Lateral patellar subluxation E Pes Anserinus Bursitis

D

What would be a quick method of testing the motor ability of the S1 nerve root? A Manually resist ankle inversion B Manually resist great toe extension C Assess the athlete's ability to squat D Have the athlete walk on his toes

D

Which orthopedic special test is used with a suspected torn meniscus and is performed with the athlete in a prone position and leg flexed to 90 degrees? A McMurray's Test B Yergason's Test C Reduction Click Test D Apley's Compression Test E Tinel's sign

D

`Weakness of the gluteus medius is determined by the A Thompson Test B Thomas Test C FABER's Test D Trendelenburg Test E Hip Adduction strength testing

D