Notes in 02_ACL and PCL Tears

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Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of ACL and PCL Tears {{c1::Hearing or feeling a pop}} {{c1::Immediate knee swelling (70%)}} {{c1::Unable to continue playing}} {{c1::Deep…
Published	02/10/2024	Examination of {{c2::ACL Tear}} LOOK {{c1::Effusion (if recent injury)}} FEEL MOVE {{c1::Anterior draw}} positive test {{c1::Lachmann’s}} positive t…
Published	02/10/2024	Complications of ACL and PCL Tears {{c1::Haemarthrosis (articular bleeding into the joint cavity)}} {{c1::Osteoarthritis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Function of the ACLPrevent {{c1::anterior}} displacement of the tibia off the femur
Published	02/10/2024	Blood supply of ACL is the {{c1::middle geniculate}} artery
Published	02/10/2024	Innervation of ACL is by the {{c1::Posterior articular}} nerve (Branch of tibial nerve)
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of {{c2::ACL Tears}}{{c1::Positive Anterior draw test/Lachmann’s test}}{{c1::Positive Pivot shift test}}{{c1::Radiology (X-ray & MR…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Segond}} fracture describes a bone coming from proximal lateral tibia pulled off by LCL
Published	02/10/2024	Examination of {{c2::PCL Tears}} LOOK {{c1::Effusion (if recent injury)}} FEEL MOVE {{c1::Posterior draw}} positive test
Published	02/10/2024	The function of the PCL is to prevent {{c1::posterior}} displacement of the tibia off the femur
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of {{c2::PCL Tears}}{{c1::Positive posterior draw test}}{{c1::Radiology (X-ray & MRI)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Non-operative treatment of ACL and PCL Tears {{c1::Employ RICE techniques (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation)}} {{c1::Physiotherapy (Focused Quadri…
Published	02/10/2024	Surgical treatment of ACL and PCL Tears {{c1::ACL or PCL reconstruction +/- partial menisectomy +/- ligament repair or augmentation Hamstring graft}}…
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