Lower Evaluation
This guide delves into the intricate anatomy of the knee, including bones, ligaments such as the ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL, as well as key muscle groups. It also covers various knee injuries like sprains, tears, tendonitis, bursitis, and fractures, detailing treatment options including the PRICE method for first aid and surgical interventions for severe cases. Special tests for diagnosing knee injuries are discussed, offering insights into effective rehabilitation strategies to optimize recovery.
Lower Evaluation
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Lower Evaluation The Knee
Anterior Cruciate Ligament • Posterior Cruciate Ligament • Medial Collateral Ligament • Lateral Collateral Ligament • Meniscus Anatomy :Ligaments
Quadriceps • Rectus Femoris • VastusMedialis • VastusMedialis Oblique • VastusLateralis • Hamstrings • Biceps Femoris • Semi-Membranosis • Semi-Tendinosis • Abductory Muscles • Illiotibial Band • Sartorius • Etc. • Adductor Muscles • Gracilis • Adductor Magnus Anatomy: Muscles
The all too infamous ACL Sprain • PRICE • If a grade 3, then surgery Injuries
PCL Sprain • PRICE • In some cases c grade 3, surgery Injuries
LCL Sprain • PRICE • Surgery if grade three • Simple rehabilitation Injuries
MCL sprain • PRICE • Surgery if grade three • Simple rehabilitation • Heals faster than LCL because of blood supply Injuries
Meniscus Tear • PRICE • No real way to fix other than surgery Injuries
STRAIN • SAME AS THE FOOT/ANKLE Injuries
Fracture • PRICE • Surgery Injuries
Arthritis • No fix • If bad enough, then knee replacement Injuries
Contusion • Bruise • PRICE • If no compression, then can calcify Injuries
Plica • Usually goes away after adolescence • Some have to have surgery for removal Injuries
Tendonitis • RICE • Modify workout routine Injuries
Bursitis • PRICE • Sometimes may need to be drained if infected Injuries
Fat Pad Contusion • RICE Injuries
Compartment Syndrome • Most of the time will result in surgery • Tingling sensation followed by pain Injuries
Dislocations/Subluxations • PRICE • Reduction via surgery Injuries
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome • RICE • May need to change shoes Injuries
Osgood Schlatter • Repeated avulsion of the patellar tendon at the tibial tuberosity • Repeated strain on the patellar tendon Injuries
Osteochondral Knee Fx • Fx of articular cartilage and underlying bone on the WB surface of the tibia, femur, or under the patella and creates fragments of the bone and/or cartilage that vary in size and depth • Results from rotation/direct trauma that compressed the cartilage b/w the Medial/Lateral femoral condyles and the tibial plateau Injuries
OsteochondritisDissecans • Painful condition involving partial/complete separation of a piece of articular cartilage and subchondral bone • AKA joint mice • Exact cause if unknown Injuries
Peroneal Nerve Contusion • Compression of the peroneal nerve • Behind the neck of the fibula • Direct blow/kick Injuries
Chondromalacia Patella • Softening and deterioration of the articular cartilage on the back of the patella • 3 stages • 1: swelling/softening of the cartilage • 2: fissuring of the softened cartilage • 3: deformation of the surface of the cartilage by fragmentation Injuries
Larsen-Johansson Disease • Repeated avulsion of the patellar tendon at the inferior pole of the patella • Excessive repeated strain on the patellar tendon Injuries
Anterior Drawer • ACL sprain Special Tests
Posterior Drawer Test • PCL Special Tests
Posterior Sag Test (Godfrey’s) • PCL Special Tests
Lachman’s Test • ACL Special Tests
Valgus Stress Test • MCL • Varus Stress Test • LCL Special Tests
Apprehension Test • Patella Dislocation Special Tests
Pivot Shift Test • ACL Special Tests
Patellar Tendon Rupture Test • Self explanatory Special Tests
Apley’s Distraction/Compression Test • Meniscus tear/ faking Special Tests
McMurray’s Test • Meniscal lesion Special Tests
Thessaly’s Test • Meniscal lesion Special Tests