Knee Anatomy & Injury Review

Front

What is the primary cause of an ACL sprain?

Back

Foot planted with femur externally rotated

Front

Which ligament is most at risk when the knee is hyperflexed with full weight on the anterior aspect of the knee?

Back

PCL

Front

What type of force typically causes an MCL sprain? Options: Compression force, Valgus force (hit from outside the knee), Varus force (hit from inside the knee), Rotational force

Back

Valgus force (hit from outside the knee)

Front

Which condition is often referred to as 'Runner's Knee'? Options: Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Patellar tendonitis, Bursitis, Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome

Back

Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome

Front

What is the typical mechanism of injury for a meniscus tear?

Back

Weight bearing combined with rotational stress while extending/flexing knee

Front

Which condition is often referred to as 'Jumper's Knee'? Options: Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Bursitis, Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome

Back

Patellar tendonitis

Front

A soccer player is hit from the outside of their knee while their foot is planted. They experience pain on the inner side of the knee. What is the most probable injury?

Back

MCL sprain

Front

How does the RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) help in managing acute knee injuries?

Back

It reduces inflammation and pain

Front

A basketball player lands awkwardly after a jump with his knee flexed and femur externally rotated, feeling a 'pop' in their knee followed by immediate pain and swelling. Which injury is most likely?

Back

ACL tear

Front

A 14-year-old soccer player experiences pain and swelling just below the kneecap, which worsens with activity. The area is tender to touch and there's a visible bump. What condition does this suggest?

Back

Osgood-Schlatter disease