ch. 18 knee injuries chart

Medial collateral ligament sprain (MCL) - Mechanism

lateral force

Medial collateral ligament sprain (MCL) - Signs & Symptoms

localized swelling, pain with flexion, PT over ligament, “looseness”

Medial collateral ligament sprain (MCL) - Special Test

valgus stress test

Medial collateral ligament sprain (MCL) - Treatment

straight leg brace 6-8 weeks, rehab

Lateral collateral ligament sprain (LCL) - Mechanism

medial force

Lateral collateral ligament sprain (LCL) - Signs & Symptoms

localized swelling, pain with flexion, PT over ligament, “looseness“

Lateral collateral ligament sprain (LCL) - Special Test

varus stress test

Lateral collateral ligament sprain (LCL) - Treatment

SLB, rehab

Osgood Schlatters - Mechanism

overuse during adolescence

Osgood Schlatters - Signs & Symptoms

PT over tibial tuberosity, swelling, deformity

Osgood Schlatters - Special Test

palpation and observation, x-ray

Osgood Schlatters - Treatment

RICE, NSAIDS, hamstring flexibility

Patellar tendonitis - Mechanism

overuse, poor mechanics, improper shoes

Patellar tendonitis - Signs & Symptoms

swelling, PT over tendon, pain in squatting position

Patellar tendonitis - Special Test

palpation and observation

Patellar tendonitis - Treatment

RICE, NSAIDS, hamstring/quad flexibility

Anterior Cruciate ligament tear (ACL) - Mechanism

forward motion with sudden change of direction

Anterior Cruciate ligament tear (ACL) - Signs & Symptoms

gradual profuse swelling, unstable, pain in posterior lateral tibial tuberosity

Anterior Cruciate ligament tear (ACL) - Special Test

anterior drawer

Anterior Cruciate ligament tear (ACL) - Treatment

surgery

Posterior Cruciate Ligament tear (PCL) - Mechanism

anterior force to tibial tuberosity

Posterior Cruciate Ligament tear (PCL) - Signs & Symptoms

profuse swelling, unstable

Posterior Cruciate Ligament tear (PCL) - Special Test

sag sign

Posterior Cruciate Ligament tear (PCL) - Treatment

RICE, NSAIDS, rehab

Meniscus Tear - Mechanism

twisting, shifting, or combination of both

Meniscus Tear - Signs & Symptoms

local swelling, pain in joint line, catching, moving of theatre, locking of the knee

Meniscus Tear - Special Test

apley’s grind test, spring test

Meniscus Tear - Treatment

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