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

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | 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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