Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

The _____ test and Lachman test are clinical examinations for ACL injury

The _____ test is used to identify injury to the meniscus (of the knee)

Muscle strength is _____ in rotator cuff tendinopathy Muscle strength is markedly reduced ↓↓ in rotator cuff tear

The meniscus is split into 3 zones: _____ = inner third, avascular Red-white zone = middle third, poorly vascularised Red zone = outer third, vascularised

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

Knee pain, restricted extension, joint line tenderness, joint effusion, and popping / clicking on manouvres** is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

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

Lateral & medial epicondylitis tend to affect the _____ hand

Hint: non-/dominant

What is the management for rotator cuff tendinopathy? _____ Paracetamol (1st line), oral NSAIDs (2nd line) Refer for a course of physiotherapy

Meniscal tears often have restricted _____

Hint: movement