Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets- Module 11: The Knee

Course overview

This course is derived from the textbook by Jeffrey Placzek, MD, PT and David Boyce, PT, EdD, OCS. This textbook is part of the popular Secrets series. It presents physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools for physical therapists such as radiology. The text features concise information that includes tips, and memory “secrets”. Bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations provide a quick review of the specific topics discussed. The information is interesting, entirely evidence-based, outcome based and up-to-date. Module 11: The Knee- covers chapter 68 through 74. Chapter 68: Functional Anatomy of the Knee Chapter 69: Patellofemoral Disorders Chapter 70: Meniscal Injuries Chapter 71: Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee Chapter 72: Total Knee Arthroplasty Chapter 73: Knee Fractures and Dislocations Chapter 74: Nerve Entrapments of the Lower Extremity Methods of Instruction: Online course available via internet Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers Educational Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: None Course Goals and Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1.Identify the symptoms of an irritated plica 2.Understand the function of the iliotibial band and how it contributes to the integrity of the knee 3.List anatomic reasons for patellar instability 4.Identify which meniscus is most commonly injured and why 5.Recognize a Q-angle and what may cause an increase in the Q-angle 6.Define Patella alta 7.Understand the classification system for chondromalacia 8.Differentiate between Osgood-Schlatter disease and Sinding-Larsen-Johnson disease 9.Define Housemaid’s knee 10.Recognize the criteria used to assess patellar instability 11.List the advantages of weight-bearing exercises for patients with patellofemoral pain 12.Identify the anatomy of the meniscus, attaching structures and meniscal function 13.Recognize typical rehabilitation after meniscal repair, including phases, goals and treatment protocol 14.Understand the incidence of ACL injuries in females versus males and what are the anatomic, physiologic, and neuromuscular risk factors that could be responsible for a higher percentage of female athletes sustaining ACL tears than male athletes 15.List the epidemiology of ACL tears in the United States 16.Identify the accuracy of a clinical exam for ACL injury 17.Understand the grading system for collateral ligament injuries 18.Undestand the typical total knee arthroplasty including patellar resurfacing, use of CPM machine, weight-bearing status, common knee range of motion goals and common progression of strengthening exercises. 19.List the indications for manipulation of the knee joint for motion following total knee arthroplasty 20.List the signs and symptoms of a DVT following total knee arthroplasty 21.Identify the difference between a posterior cruciate substituting and a posterior cruciate retaining knee replacement and how they both affect rehabilitation 22.List common complications associated with total knee arthroplasty 23.List, in order of frequency of occurrence, the five types of patellar fractures 24.Identify at what age does a quadriceps tendon rupture typically occur and how it is subsequently treated 25.Understand what is the typical direction of displacement for a supracondylar distal femoral fracture and why 26.Identify conservative treatment of nondisplaced condylar fractures 27.Recognize how disruption of a popliteal artery after knee dislocation presents and understand the emergent treatment 28.List the indications for surgery with a patellar dislocation