[Kinesiology 2236A/B] - Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (71 pages long!)

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2236A/B
• Professor: Dave Humphreys

Document Summary

Typically occurs more quickly than synovial effusion: noticeable swelling <4 hours post-injury- fast swelling (acl or mcl/ capsular) Patellar dislocation next most common: #, meniscal tears, capsular tears may be the cause. Past history of trauma, surgeries ligament may already be loose, A knee radiograph is indicated after trauma when at least one of the following is present: Age greater than 55 or less than 18 may not have fused growth plates. Younger patient who may avulse a bony fragment. Patellar dislocation occurs when the patella moves out of its groove laterally onto/over the femoral condyle. Forceful knee er (tibia er/femur ir) +/- forceful quads cxn. Knee usually near full extension (out of trochlea) May report feeling knee shift , move or pop out . If the patella is dislocated, slightly flex the hip and slowly extend the knee. If it does not, do not force the patella medial.