Common Knee Injuries

What is the immediate care recommended for an MCL sprain?

• Heat therapy
• Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE)
• Pain medication
• Stretching exercises

What is the mechanism of injury for an MCL sprain?

• A forceful landing from a jump
• A sudden deceleration
• A direct blow to the outside of the knee
• A forceful twisting or rotation of the knee

Which ligament is commonly injured during movements involving sudden deceleration or pivoting?

• Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
• Medial collateral ligament (MCL)

What is the mechanism of injury for a meniscus tear?

• A direct blow to the outside of the knee
• A forceful twisting or rotation of the knee
• A sudden deceleration
• A forceful landing from a jump

What is the immediate care recommended for an ACL tear?

• Stretching exercises
• Heat therapy
• Pain medication
• Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE)

What is the primary function of the menisci in the knee joint?

• To absorb shock
• To maintain stability
• To provide blood supply to the joint
• To connect the femur and tibia