1. THE KNEE REVIEW Competency #4
Complete this assignment using the competency checklist #4 from the website.

2. I want to know where/ I need to see where you are, before you perform your competency on the knee/thigh.

3. Are You Ready? Notice the scoring options. Notice the special tests.
Go back to the knee/thigh PowerPoint and review the tests.
Competencies start Monday.

4. HISTORY
Which questions (that you ask the patient) provide an answer to lead you to:
A. a decision that it is a fracture.
B. a decision that leads to meniscus tear.
C. a decision that indicates an acute injury.

5. OBSERVATION What does: A. GAIT mean? What does it indicate to you?
B. redness indicate to you?
C. a deformity of the knee look like (describe in words)?
D. muscle asymmetry mean?

6. PALPATION To you, the student aide…
A. In comparison, what does edema feel like?
B. What does effusion feel like?
C. What does crepitus feel like? How does it feel to patient?
D. describe, in words, bilateral comparison.

7. SPECIAL TESTS
How does someone do:
Internal rotation
flexion

8. SPECIAL TESTS What are you testing for on these tests?
Valgus Stress test
Varus Stress Test
Lachmann
Anterior Drawer
McMurray

9. What does R.I.C.E. stand for?
Provide real-life examples for each letter.

10. What return to play criteria is important for knee injuries?