5. Sports Medicine MCQs

A patient presents with posterior shoulder pain and selective weakness of external rotation. MRI reveals a large paralabral ganglion cyst isolated to the spinoglenoid notch. Which muscle will exhibit denervation changes?

The meniscofemoral ligaments of the knee are anatomically associated with the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). What is the specific anatomic course of the ligament of Wrisberg?

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) consists of two distinct functional bundles. Which bundle provides the primary restraint to anterior tibial translation when the knee is in 90 degrees of flexion?

The rotator interval is a triangular anatomical space in the anterior shoulder. Which of the following sets of structures is contained within this interval?

During surgical reconstruction of the posterolateral corner of the knee, a surgeon isolates the fibular collateral ligament (FCL). What is the anatomic relationship of the FCL femoral attachment relative to the popliteus tendon femoral attachment?

A 28-year-old weightlifter presents with right shoulder pain and weakness in external rotation. An MRI shows an isolated cyst compressing the nerve in the quadrangular space. Which of the following muscles is most likely denervated?

A 22-year-old football player sustains a direct blow to the anteromedial tibia. Clinical examination reveals increased external tibial rotation at 30 degrees of knee flexion but symmetrical rotation at 90 degrees. Which of the following structures is the primary restraint to external tibial rotation at 30 degrees?

During a knee reconstruction for a multi-ligamentous injury, the surgeon isolates the primary stabilizer to external tibial rotation at 30 degrees of knee flexion. Which of the following structures is being evaluated?

A 28-year-old professional volleyball player presents with progressive right shoulder weakness. Examination reveals normal shoulder abduction and internal rotation but weakness in external rotation. Atrophy is noted over the posterior scapula, but the supraspinatus fossa appears normal. Compression of the suprascapular nerve is most likely occurring at which location?

In planning a surgical dislocation of the hip for femoroacetabular impingement, the surgeon must protect the primary blood supply to the femoral head. Which of the following represents the primary blood supply to the adult femoral head?

A 22-year-old athlete undergoes an arthroscopic medial meniscal repair. Healing is most favorable in the peripheral third of the meniscus. The vascular supply to this region is primarily derived from which of the following?

When evaluating a patient with a suspected posterolateral corner (PLC) knee injury, understanding the femoral attachments is crucial for reconstruction. Where does the fibular collateral ligament (FCL) attach on the lateral femoral condyle relative to the popliteus tendon insertion?

Which of the following accurately describes the anatomy and biomechanical properties of the medial meniscus compared to the lateral meniscus?

A surgeon is performing an arthroscopic rotator interval closure for shoulder instability. Which of the following structures form the superior and inferior borders of the rotator interval, respectively?

A 22-year-old soccer player ruptures her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL is composed of two primary bundles. In which position is the anteromedial (AM) bundle of the ACL most taut?

A 25-year-old professional rugby player undergoes posterolateral corner reconstruction of the knee. The surgeon identifies the popliteofibular ligament (PFL) as a critical structure to reconstruct for rotational stability. What is the correct anatomical origin and insertion of the native PFL?

A 30-year-old overhead throwing athlete presents with vague posterior shoulder pain. An MRI reveals isolated atrophy of the teres minor. Compression of the axillary nerve within the quadrilateral space is suspected. What are the true anatomical borders of this space?

A 28-year-old elite volleyball player presents with painless weakness in shoulder external rotation. Clinical examination demonstrates isolated atrophy of the infraspinatus, with normal bulk and strength of the supraspinatus. Entrapment of the suprascapular nerve is most likely occurring at which anatomical location?

An orthopedic surgeon is evaluating a volleyball player with an isolated suprascapular nerve entrapment at the spinoglenoid notch. Which of the following physical exam findings is most expected?