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Examination of Knee
Knee Pain
Knee Swellings
Mechanical Problems of Knee
Plica Syndrome
Popliteal Cyst
Baker's Cyst
Pre-patellar Bursitis
Semimembranosus Bursitis
Popliteal Fossa
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Knee Joint
| Joint |
Bones |
Type |
Ligaments |
Movements |
Bursae |
| knee |
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synovial |
- patellar
- lateral ligament
- medial ligament
- anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments
- oblique posterior
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- flexion/extension
- some rotation when flexed
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- suprapatellar
- prepatellar
- infrapatellar
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- medial and lateral menisci aid with "locking" knee joint in full
extension
- in extension sequential tightening of cruciate ligaments leads to rotation
of femur on tibia
- "unlocking" can only occur if popliteus contracts
- swollen prepatellar bursa = "housemaids knee"
- swollen infrapatellar bursa = "clergyman's knee"
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