Abstract
Article: Sonography of Knee Effusion
Authors: Tony Y. Li, RDMS, RVT, RMSK, CRGS, CRVS
Category: Musculoskeletal [MSK]
Credit: 1.0 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Sonography of Knee Effusion,” you will be able to:
Identify the anatomy of the synovial recesses of the knee
Understand the different effusion presentations and update the diagnosis criteria of knee effusion based on the measured synovial recesses
Discuss the differentiation of some effused recesses from other lesions around the knee
What is the most common cause of knee effusion? Meniscal tears Osteoarthritis Quadricep atrophy Patellar dislocation
During a longitudinal scan of the suprapatellar recess with the knee in flexion, at what angle is the best position for the detection of knee effusion? 15 degrees 45 degrees 60 degrees 30 degrees
Which of the following cysts are one of the more common disorders of the knee? Ganglion cysts Baker cysts Meniscal cysts PCL cysts
What is the other term for subquadriceps recess? Suprapatellar Parapatellar Infrapatellar Parameniscal
How many joints make up the knee? 1 4 3 2
In the article, the iliotibial band friction syndrome is associated with which one of the following activities? Swimming Running Hiking Boxing
Which one of the following is a characteristic of ganglion cysts? Are symptomatic Contain mucinous content Communicate with surrounding joint capsules Change shape and size with leg maneuvers
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