Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

The _____ stress test is most commonly used to identify LCL injury

Twisting injury of the knee = _____ or ACL injury Blow to the lateral or medial knee = MCL or LCL injury

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that presents with right shoulder pain and weakness after falling on an outstretched hand? The pain / weakness is worst with abduction and external rotation of the humerus. _____

Hint: diagnosis

Rotator cuff tendinopathy occurs from _____ in ~90% of cases

Hint: acute/chronic

What is the management for achilles tendon rupture? _____

Lateral/medial epicondylitis is often referred to _____ if symptoms remain despite conservative management

LCL injuries have _____ joint line tenderness of the knee

Hint: medial/lateral

Function of the _____ muscle may be assessed using the "empty can" test

_____ injuries occur from a direct lateral hit to the knee

The _____ are two crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structures positioned between the femur & tibia, serving to distribute load, absorb shock, & enhance joint stability