Meniscus Tear Diagnosis and Tests

The video tutorial covers the examination and diagnosis of meniscus tears, focusing on symptoms like pain, swelling, and mechanical issues such as clicking and locking. It details the examination process, highlighting the importance of joint line tenderness. Various provocative tests, including the McMurray and Apley compression tests, are explained to diagnose meniscus tears. The video also discusses the role of MRI in confirming the diagnosis, especially in cases of bucket handle tears that block knee extension.

What is a common cause of a meniscus tear?

• Overuse of the knee

• Twisting injury

• Falling on the knee

• Direct impact to the knee

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with a meniscus tear?

• Swelling

• Locking

• Clicking

• Numbness

What is the most important finding during a meniscus tear examination?

• Limited range of motion

• Tenderness along the joint line

• Swelling

• Bruising

Which test is most popular for diagnosing a meniscus tear?

• McMurray test

• Pivot shift test

• Lachman test

• Apley compression test

During the Apley compression test, what indicates a positive result for a meniscus tear?

• Pain without a click

• Click or pop with pain

• Swelling

• No pain or click

What does a positive result in the Apley compression test suggest?

• Arthritis

• Fracture

• Meniscal tear

• Ligamentous injury

Which test involves the patient standing and twisting the knee?

• Thessaly test

• Lachman test

• Apley compression test

• McMurray test

What is a key difference between meniscal tears and ligamentous injuries in terms of symptoms?

• Ligamentous injuries cause swelling

• Meniscal tears cause clicking

• Ligamentous injuries cause locking

• Meniscal tears cause numbness

What is the purpose of the MRI in diagnosing meniscal tears?

• To treat the tear

• To confirm the presence of a tear

• To prevent the tear

• To measure the tear

What type of meniscal tear might require an early MRI?

• Complex tear

• Bucket handle tear

• Horizontal tear

• Radial tear