Kinesiology 2236A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 45: Anatomical Terms Of Motion, Sprain, Popliteus Muscle
16 Oct 2018
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Position of foot: planted, odd landing, slipped. Knee injuries that lock are usually meniscal injuries: give way: can"t support full weight when increase speed sign of ligament injury. Nature of any swelling hemarthrosis (bleeding into the joint): hemarthrosis is quick, typically occurs more quickly than synovial effusion, noticeable swelling <4 hours post-injury, noyes et al (1980) In adults, 72% were acl tears: patellar dislocation next most common, number, meniscal tears, capsular tears may be the cause. In pediatrics (younger patients 10-13 years), suspect patellar dislocation first. Want to know any past history of trauma or surgeries. A knee radiograph is indicated after trauma when at least 1 of the following are present: age greater than 55 (decreased bone density) or less than 18 (growth plate developed, tender over fibular head, tender over patella. 100% sensitivity be suspicious of: high speed injuries, younger patient who may avulse a bony fragment, clinical suspicion of loose bodies.
