WorksheetsKnee Injuries & Assessment
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
When assessing a knee injury, why is determining the mechanism of injury important?
It helps in planning the rehabilitation process.
It is critical for understanding the injury.
It is only necessary for chronic injuries.
It determines the type of medication required.
Which of the following is NOT a question to ask about the history of a current knee injury?
Did the knee collapse?
Did swelling occur?
What did you have for breakfast the day you injured your knee?
Where was the pain?
Match the following assessments with the one that is NOT assessed during the observation of a knee injury.
Walking, half-squatting, going up and down stairs
Assessment typically included in a knee injury observation
Swelling, ecchymosis
Common physical signs checked during a knee injury observation
Assessment of muscle symmetry/atrophy
Consideration for potential muscle impact due to knee injury
Blood pressure
Not typically assessed during a knee injury observation
What should be assessed when palpating for a knee injury?
Bony structures for deformity and/or pain
Soft tissue only
Reflexes
Skin temperature
Which of the following is NOT part of the soft tissue assessment during palpation for a knee injury?
Lateral ligaments
Joint line
Menisci
Blood vessels
What is a possible mechanism of injury for a Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) sprain?
Torsion or Rotational force
Result of severe blow or outward twist – valgus force
Overuse
Repeated blunt trauma
Which of the following is a sign of a Grade I Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain?
Complete tear of supporting ligaments and loss of medial stability
Partial tear of superficial layer of MCL, No gross instability; slight laxity
Little fiber tearing or stretching
Minimum to moderate swelling, Immediate pain followed by ache
What is the recommended treatment for a Grade I Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain?
Conservative non-operative approach for isolated grade 2 and 3 injuries
Crutches if necessary
RICE for at least 24 hours
A knee immobilizer may be applied
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of knee injury listed in the document?
Stress
Shearing
Torsion or Rotational
Compression
What does RICE stand for in the context of treating a Grade I Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain? (a)
What is a common cause of a Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain?
Direct blow to the knee
Result of a varus force
Overuse of the LCL during exercise
Hyperextension of the knee
Which of the following is a sign of injury for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain? (a)
The recommended initial treatment for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain is (a) .
What could be a consequence of not undergoing surgery after an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain?
Immediate recovery of the ligament
Improved stability with no long-term effects
Without surgery, joint degeneration may result
Faster return to high-performance activities
What is the most common mechanism of injury for a Posterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain?
Hyperextension of the knee
Fall on bent knee
Direct blow to the front of the knee
Twisting injury while the foot is planted
When treating a Grade I or II Posterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain, what should the focus be on during non-operative rehab?
Rest and ice only
Focus on hamstring strength
Focus on quad strength
Immediate surgery
Which meniscus is more commonly injured due to ligamentous attachments and decreased mobility?
Lateral meniscus
Medial meniscus
Anterior meniscus
Posterior meniscus
What is the most common mechanism of injury (MOI) for meniscus injuries?
Hyperextension of the knee
Direct blow to the front of the knee
Rotary force with knee flexed or extended while weight bearing
Fall on a bent knee
What is included in the "unhappy triad" of knee injuries?
ACL, PCL, Lateral Meniscus
ACL, MCL, Medial Meniscus
PCL, MCL, Lateral Meniscus
PCL, LCL, Medial Meniscus
What is a common cause of Prepatellar bursitis?
Overuse of patellar tendon
Repetitive trauma
Continued kneeling
Running on crowned roads
Which of the following is NOT a sign of injury for Loose Bodies within the Knee?
May become lodged, causing locking or popping
Pain and sensation of instability
Localized swelling above knee
May lead to joint degeneration if not treated
What is the recommended treatment for Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (Runner's Knee)?
Surgical removal of loose bodies
Aspiration and steroid injection if chronic
Ice before and after activity, proper warm-up and stretching
Hemorrhaging control
What is a sign of a Patellar Fracture?
Repetitive/overuse conditions
Hemorrhaging and joint effusion
Cardinal signs of inflammation
Swelling and redness over lateral femoral condyle
What is a common cause of Acute Patella Subluxation or Dislocation in female athletes?
Deceleration with simultaneous cutting in opposite direction (valgus force at knee)
Overextension during a jump
Direct impact to the anterior aspect of the knee
Repetitive strain from long-distance running
Which of the following is NOT a sign of injury for Chondromalacia patella?
Pain with walking, running, stairs, and squatting
Possible recurrent swelling, grating sensation (crepitus) with flexion and extension
Total loss of function with the patella sitting on the side of the knee
Softening and deterioration of the articular cartilage
What is the recommended initial treatment for a suspected fracture as per the document?
Immediate surgical intervention
RICE and splinting if fracture suspected
Complete immobilization for 6 months
High doses of oral corticosteroids
What is the etiology of Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome?
Result of medial deviation of the patella while tracking in the femoral groove
Result of lateral deviation of the patella while tracking in the femoral groove
Result of vertical deviation of the patella while tracking in the femoral groove
Result of rotational deviation of the patella while tracking in the femoral groove
Which treatment is suggested for Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee)?
High-intensity interval training
Patellar tendon bracing
Immediate surgical intervention
Complete rest without any rehabilitation
What is Osgood Schlatter's disease characterized by?
Inflammation of the patellar tendon attachment at the tibial tubercle on the front of the tibia
Inflammation of the patellar tendon attachment at the femoral groove
Inflammation of the quadriceps tendon attachment at the patella
Inflammation of the Achilles tendon attachment at the heel
Larsen Johansson disease is the result of what kind of stress?
Excessive pulling on the superior pole of the patella
Excessive compression on the lateral side of the patella
Excessive pulling on the inferior pole of the patella
Excessive rotation of the patella
Osgood-Schlatter Disease is a result of...
excessive stress of the patellar tendon attachment at the tibial tubercle
excessive stress of the attachment of the inferior pole of the patella
excessive stress of the attachment of the superior pole of the patella
excessive stress of the attachment of the Gerdy's Tubercle
