Common sports-related injuries MCQs(e.g., ACL tears, meniscus injuries)

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 28, 2024

Which of the following is a common cause of an ACL tear?
a) Sudden change in direction
b) Overuse
c) Direct blow to the thigh
d) Jumping off a high surface
Answer: a) Sudden change in direction

The ACL is primarily responsible for:
a) Flexing the knee
b) Stabilizing the knee joint
c) Supporting the ankle
d) Extending the hip
Answer: b) Stabilizing the knee joint

Which of the following sports has the highest risk of ACL injuries?
a) Swimming
b) Basketball
c) Cycling
d) Weightlifting
Answer: b) Basketball

A meniscus tear often occurs during:
a) Sudden twisting of the knee
b) A direct hit to the shin
c) Running on a flat surface
d) Jumping on soft surfaces
Answer: a) Sudden twisting of the knee

What is the most common treatment for a complete ACL tear?
a) Physical therapy
b) Surgery
c) Rest and ice
d) Corticosteroid injections
Answer: b) Surgery

The meniscus acts as a:
a) Ligament stabilizer
b) Shock absorber for the knee
c) Tendon protector
d) Hip joint cushion
Answer: b) Shock absorber for the knee

Which symptom is most commonly associated with a torn meniscus?
a) Severe calf pain
b) Swelling and stiffness in the knee
c) Numbness in the toes
d) Difficulty moving the ankle
Answer: b) Swelling and stiffness in the knee

Which of the following injuries is typically caused by overuse?
a) Meniscus tear
b) Stress fracture
c) ACL tear
d) Dislocated shoulder
Answer: b) Stress fracture

Which imaging test is most commonly used to diagnose an ACL tear?
a) X-ray
b) MRI
c) CT scan
d) Ultrasound
Answer: b) MRI

What is a common symptom of an ACL tear?
a) Popping sound at the time of injury
b) Immediate swelling in the ankle
c) Shooting pain down the leg
d) Bruising around the thigh
Answer: a) Popping sound at the time of injury

A lateral meniscus tear occurs in which part of the knee?
a) Inside of the knee
b) Outside of the knee
c) Back of the knee
d) Front of the knee
Answer: b) Outside of the knee

Which sports are most associated with meniscus injuries?
a) Tennis and swimming
b) Soccer and basketball
c) Golf and cycling
d) Baseball and archery
Answer: b) Soccer and basketball

Which muscle group is often weak after an ACL tear?
a) Calf muscles
b) Hamstrings
c) Quadriceps
d) Hip flexors
Answer: c) Quadriceps

What type of brace is often used after ACL surgery?
a) Knee immobilizer
b) Ankle support
c) Shoulder stabilizer
d) Wrist splint
Answer: a) Knee immobilizer

Which structure in the knee is most prone to injury along with an ACL tear?
a) Patellar tendon
b) Medial meniscus
c) IT band
d) Lateral collateral ligament
Answer: b) Medial meniscus

Which of the following is a common risk factor for ACL tears in athletes?
a) High BMI
b) Female gender
c) Age over 40
d) Sedentary lifestyle
Answer: b) Female gender

A meniscus injury can often be confirmed by:
a) Ultrasound
b) Physical examination and MRI
c) CT scan
d) Blood test
Answer: b) Physical examination and MRI

What is the primary goal of physical therapy after an ACL tear?
a) Reduce knee inflammation
b) Strengthen surrounding muscles
c) Increase flexibility in the hip
d) Improve balance and coordination
Answer: b) Strengthen surrounding muscles

Which injury often leads to a feeling of the knee “locking up”?
a) ACL tear
b) Meniscus tear
c) Patellar dislocation
d) MCL sprain
Answer: b) Meniscus tear

Which activity is most likely to cause an ACL tear?
a) Jogging on a treadmill
b) Pivoting during a soccer game
c) Lifting weights
d) Swimming laps
Answer: b) Pivoting during a soccer game

What is the most common treatment for a minor meniscus tear?
a) Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
b) Surgery
c) Heat therapy
d) Electrical stimulation
Answer: a) Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)

Which sports are commonly associated with ACL injuries?
a) Basketball and soccer
b) Golf and tennis
c) Swimming and cycling
d) Rowing and hockey
Answer: a) Basketball and soccer

What is a key feature of a partial ACL tear?
a) Full instability of the knee
b) Some stability with mild discomfort
c) Immediate severe swelling
d) No pain or swelling
Answer: b) Some stability with mild discomfort

Which of the following symptoms is indicative of an ACL tear?
a) Tingling in the foot
b) Inability to straighten the knee
c) Sharp pain in the thigh
d) Bruising around the hip
Answer: b) Inability to straighten the knee

The meniscus can be torn in which direction?
a) Horizontally, vertically, or radially
b) Only horizontally
c) Only vertically
d) Only radially
Answer: a) Horizontally, vertically, or radially

A meniscus tear is often treated with:
a) Rest and rehabilitation
b) Antibiotics
c) Ankle strengthening exercises
d) Blood transfusion
Answer: a) Rest and rehabilitation

Which knee injury is commonly referred to as “non-contact” because it can occur without any physical contact?
a) ACL tear
b) Patellar fracture
c) MCL tear
d) PCL sprain
Answer: a) ACL tear

The recovery time for ACL surgery is typically:
a) 1-2 weeks
b) 6-12 months
c) 3-6 weeks
d) 2-3 years
Answer: b) 6-12 months

Which of the following increases the risk of meniscus injuries?
a) High impact activities
b) Stretching regularly
c) Swimming
d) Using a knee brace
Answer: a) High impact activities

Which of the following is a preventative measure for ACL injuries?
a) Stretching the hip muscles
b) Strengthening the quadriceps and hamstrings
c) Using flat shoes
d) Avoiding physical activity
Answer: b) Strengthening the quadriceps and hamstrings

Which knee ligament is often injured along with the ACL?
a) PCL
b) MCL
c) LCL
d) Patellar tendon
Answer: b) MCL

In which sport is meniscal injury most common?
a) Tennis
b) Soccer
c) Golf
d) Swimming
Answer: b) Soccer

Which test is commonly used to diagnose an ACL tear?
a) Lachman test
b) X-ray
c) Blood pressure test
d) Nerve conduction test
Answer: a) Lachman test

ACL tears commonly result in which of the following complications if left untreated?
a) Chronic knee instability
b) Muscle growth
c) Improved flexibility
d) Reduced knee swelling
Answer: a) Chronic knee instability

A medial meniscus tear is located on which side of the knee?
a) Inside
b) Outside
c) Front
d) Back
Answer: a) Inside

The main function of the meniscus is to:
a) Lubricate the knee joint
b) Absorb shock and distribute weight
c) Flex and extend the knee
d) Provide blood flow to the knee
Answer: b) Absorb shock and distribute weight

What type of meniscus tear is most common in older adults?
a) Radial tear
b) Horizontal tear
c) Bucket-handle tear
d) Longitudinal tear
Answer: b) Horizontal tear

Which of the following is a non-surgical treatment option for an ACL tear?
a) Rest and rehabilitation
b) Arthroscopic surgery
c) Ligament replacement
d) Tendon repair
Answer: a) Rest and rehabilitation

What kind of injury commonly leads to “giving way” or instability of the knee?
a) ACL tear
b) Patellar tendinitis
c) MCL sprain
d) IT band syndrome
Answer: a) ACL tear

Which ligament injury is most likely to result from a blow to the outside of the knee?
a) MCL tear
b) LCL tear
c) ACL tear
d) PCL tear
Answer: a) MCL tear

In ACL reconstruction surgery, what is often used to replace the torn ligament?
a) Patellar tendon graft
b) Metal rod
c) Synthetic material
d) Bone marrow transplant
Answer: a) Patellar tendon graft

The “unhappy triad” injury involves damage to which three structures?
a) ACL, MCL, and meniscus
b) ACL, PCL, and IT band
c) Patella, meniscus, and LCL
d) PCL, MCL, and hamstring
Answer: a) ACL, MCL, and meniscus

 

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