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Knee Injuries 6/11/2019 Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 8e Chapter 274: Knee Injuries Rachel R. Bengtzen; Jerey N. Glaspy; Mark T. Steele ANATOMY The knee consists of two joints, the tibiofemoral joint and the patellofemoral joint. Within the tibiofemoral joint, the distal femur (comprised of the medial and lateral femoral condyles) articulates with the proximal tibia (comprised of the medial and lateral tibial condyles) (Figure 274-1). The medial and lateral menisci are situated between the articular surfaces, and the menisci provide cushion, lubrication, and resistance to articular wear (Figure 274-2). In the patellofemoral joint, the patella articulates with the distal femur along the anterior depression called the patellofemoral groove during flexion and extension of the knee. The patella is stabilized by the patellar tendon and medial retinaculum. FIGURE 274-1. The supracondylar and condylar areas of the femur, and the medial and subcondylar areas of the tibia. 1/29 6/11/2019 FIGURE 274-2. Ligaments of the right knee joint. The articular capsule and the patella have been removed. 2/29 6/11/2019 There are four ligaments in the knee: the anterior cruciate ligament, the posterior cruciate ligament, and the medial and lateral collateral ligaments (Figure 274-2). These ligaments provide strength and stability to the knee. The posterior aspect of the knee, the popliteal fossa, contains the popliteal artery and vein, the common peroneal nerve, and the tibial nerve (Figure 274-3). FIGURE 274-3. Posterior knee: popliteal fossa anatomy. 3/29 6/11/2019 CLINICAL FEATURES Determine the mechanism of knee injury and review all prior orthopedic injuries or surgical procedures. As with all orthopedic examinations, compare the noninjured or normal joint with the injured joint during all aspects of the examination, but especially during palpation and stress testing. The first examination is usually the easiest to perform and may be the most valid, because the patient does not anticipate pain and may not guard against the examination, and because inflammation and eusion limiting the examination may have not yet developed. Assess gait (if possible), functional range of motion, and the ability to perform a straight leg raise (evaluates the extensor complex). Evaluate the knee for ecchymoses, swelling, eusion, masses, patella location and size, muscle mass, erythema, and evidence of local trauma. With the patient supine, determine whether leg lengths are equal or unequal. Ask the patient to demonstrate the best possible active range of motion. Assess distal neurovascular function. Palpate the nontender areas first and work toward the tender area to minimize patient apprehension. Palpate the patella, patellar facets, proximal fibula, and femoral and tibial condyles for 4/29 6/11/2019 pain and crepitus. Make note of joint eusion, tenderness, increased temperature, strength, sensation, and location of pulses. Examine the patella for size, shape, and location with the knee in flexion. Check patellar mobility with the knee in extension, making sure it can move laterally and medially without apprehension. Palpate the popliteal space for masses, swelling, and pulses. With the knee in flexion, palpate both the medial and lateral joint lines and the medial and lateral collateral ligaments, because tenderness at those locations suggests the possibility of a meniscal or ligamentous injury, respectively. The final phase of the examination of the knee is stress testing (see "Ligamentous and Meniscal Injuries" below). This is the most diicult aspect of the examination, although potentially the most informative. The patient must be relaxed and made as comfortable as possible. Testing is oen easier if the patient sits up with the leg hanging over the side of the bed and with the bed supporting the posterior thigh. Examine the uninjured, presumably normal, opposite knee first to determine the patient's normal laxity. NEUROVASCULAR INJURIES Popliteal artery injury can occur from fractures about the knee, especially femoral condyle fractures or displaced tibial plateau fractures, and from ligamentous injuries such as isolated posterior cruciate ligament injuries, multiple ligamentous injuries, or knee dislocation.1,2 Popliteal artery circulation must be restored within 8 hours to avoid amputation, because collateral circulation is insuicient to maintain blood flow to the leg. Measure distal pulses on ED admission and aer any manipulation, and compare pulses to those in the noninjured leg. A diminished pulse raises concern for vascular injury and should not be interpreted as vascular spasm. An abnormal finding on pulse examination is reported to have a sensitivity of only 79% and a specificity of 91% for arterial injuries that require surgical intervention,2 so it is important to remember that vascular injury can be present even in the presence of normal pulses. Ancillary studies include measurement of ankle-brachial index (<0.9 in a patient with peripheral vascular disease or vascular injury) and duplex US (reported to be 95% sensitive and 99% specific for arterial injury).1 Vascular surgery consultation is required for any potential popliteal arterial injury to determine the need for angiography, as well to monitor for the development of compartment syndrome, venous injury, and arterial thrombosis. Peroneal nerve injuries can result from severe ligamentous knee injuries and knee dislocations. Nearly half of fibular head fractures or avulsions are associated with peroneal nerve injury. The deep peroneal nerve provides sensation to the first dorsal web space of the toes and allows dorsiflexion of the foot and extension of the toes. Injury results in foot drop and gait diiculty. Prognosis is variable, depending on the severity of injury. DIAGNOSIS IMAGING 5/29 6/11/2019 The Ottawa Knee Rules (Table 274-1) are sensitive in identifying fracture, and their use reduces ED waiting times and costs. The Pittsburgh Knee Rules (Figure 274-4) are similar and may have greater specificity.3,4 TABLE 274-1 Ottawa Knee Rules: X-Ray if One Criterion Is Met Patient age >55 y (rules have been validated for children 2–16 y of age) Tenderness at the head of the fibula Isolated tenderness of the patella Inability to flex knee to 90 degrees Inability to transfer weight for four steps both immediately aer the injury and in the ED FIGURE 274-4. Pittsburgh Knee Rules for radiography. [Reproduced with permission from Seaberg DC, Yealy DM, Lukens T, et al: Multicenter comparison of two clinical decision rules for the use of radiography in acute, high-risk knee injuries. Ann Emerg Med. 1998;Jul;32(1):8-13. Copyright Elsevier.] Both rules are applicable to children >2 years old and adults.4 It would be reasonable to order radiographs on a higher number of patients with knee pain who are multisystem trauma patients, and thus immobilized and unable to undergo gait testing. Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs are typically obtained if radiographs are needed.5 Fat-fluid levels (lipohemarthrosis) suggest intra-articular fracture and may be identified on a lateral view of the knee.6 Consider weight-bearing radiographs when tolerated, which allows for a functional assessment. Additional radiograph views can be very useful. Oblique views are particularly helpful for detecting subtle tibial plateau 6/29 6/11/2019 fractures (internal oblique view is best for visualizing the lateral plateau, and external oblique view is best for visualizing the medial plateau).5,7 A tunnel or intercondylar view provides a clear image of the intercondylar region and is particularly useful in identifying tibial spine fractures. A sunrise (skyline, axial, or tangential) view is most useful in detecting nondisplaced vertical or marginal fractures of the patella, which may be missed with the conventional views. The sunrise view is indicated if patellar subluxation or fracture is suspected. CT may be necessary to fully delineate the extent of tibial plateau fractures. MRI is also helpful in this regard and has the added benefit of being able to assess so tissue (i.e., ligamentous and meniscal) injury.5 SPECIFIC INJURIES PATELLA FRACTURES Table 274-2 reviews the mechanisms of injury and treatment of patellar fractures. Patellar fractures may be transverse, comminuted, or of the avulsion type when the quadriceps or patellar tendon pulls o a small portion of the patella (Figure 274-5). 7/29 6/11/2019 TABLE 274-2 Mechanisms of Knee Injury and Treatment Fracture Mechanism Treatment Patella Direct blow (i.e., fall, motor vehicle crash) Nondisplaced fracture with intact extensor or forceful contraction of quadriceps mechanism: knee immobilizer, rest, ice, muscle analgesia. Follow-up for serial radiographs. Displaced >3 mm, articular incongruity >2 mm, or with disruption of extensor mechanism: above treatment plus early referral for ORIF.8 Severely comminuted fracture: surgical debridement of small fragments and suturing of quadriceps and patellar tendons. Open fracture: irrigation and antistaphylococcal antibiotics in the ED; debridement and irrigation in the operating room. Femoral Fall with axial load with Incomplete or nondisplaced fractures in any age condyles valgus/varus/rotational forces, or a blow to group or stable impacted fractures in the the distal femur elderly: long leg splinting and orthopedic referral. Displaced fractures or fractures with any degree of joint incongruity: splinting and orthopedic consult for ORIF.9,10 Tibial Force directed against flexed proximal tibia Incomplete or nondisplaced
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