OCS Sports Medicine & Athletic Injuries

Question 1

Which special test is considered most specific for diagnosing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear?

Accepted Answer

Lachman test

Answer

McMurray test

Answer

Anterior drawer test

Answer

Valgus stress test

Question 2

According to the Ottawa Ankle Rules, which finding indicates the need for ankle radiographs?

Accepted Answer

Inability to bear weight both immediately after injury and in the clinic

Answer

Tenderness along the anterior talofibular ligament

Answer

Tenderness over the Achilles tendon insertion

Answer

Diffuse swelling over the lateral malleolus

Question 3

A baseball pitcher presents with posterior shoulder pain and a clicking sensation during the late cocking phase of throwing. Which condition is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesion

Answer

Full-thickness rotator cuff tear

Answer

Acromioclavicular joint sprain

Answer

Subacromial impingement syndrome

Question 4

Which muscle is primarily responsible for dynamic patellar stabilization and is a common focus of rehabilitation for patellofemoral dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Vastus medialis oblique (VMO)

Answer

Rectus femoris

Answer

Iliotibial band tensor

Answer

Vastus lateralis

Question 5

A football player sustains a direct blow to the lateral knee with the foot planted. Which ligament is most likely injured by this valgus-producing force?

Accepted Answer

Medial collateral ligament (MCL)

Answer

Lateral collateral ligament

Answer

Posterior cruciate ligament

Answer

Popliteofibular ligament

Question 6

What is the most common mechanism of Achilles tendon rupture in middle-aged recreational athletes?

Accepted Answer

Sudden eccentric load during push-off with the knee extended

Answer

Direct blow to the posterior heel during contact sport

Answer

Forced dorsiflexion upon landing from a jump

Answer

Gradual failure from chronic insertional tendinopathy

Question 7

Which clinical test is the primary assessment for posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) integrity?

Accepted Answer

Posterior drawer test

Answer

Lachman test

Answer

Pivot shift test

Answer

Dial test at 30 degrees