Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

_____ = disorder caused by repetitive tendon strain and subsequent poor tendon healing

What is the likely diagnosis in an athlete that felt a "popping sensation" while playing soccer, followed by rapid pain/swelling? Aspiration of the knee yields grossly bloody joint fluid _____

What is the gold-standard investigation for ACL injuries? _____

ACL injuries cause a "_____" sound and sudden swelling of the knee because of haemarthrosis

The rotator cuff muscles consist of the _____

Local _____ decrease ↓ collagen synthesis thus are associated with tendon rupture

Hint: drug

The most common rotator cuff tear is of the _____ tendon

_____ elbow = lateral epicondylitis Golfer's elbow = medial epicondylitis

Loud pop → pain, inability to move and plantarflex the foot: _____

Hint: diagnosis

_____ test is used to identify lateral epicondylitis