5. Sports Medicine MCQs

A 22-year-old female runner complains of a painful clicking sensation deep in her anterior groin when extending her hip from a flexed position. Ultrasound confirms the diagnosis of internal snapping hip syndrome. Which anatomical structure is responsible for this snapping?

A 55-year-old man stumbles on the stairs and feels a pop in his knee. He is unable to perform a straight leg raise. Lateral radiographs show patella baja (inferior displacement of the patella). What is the most likely diagnosis?

In overhead throwing athletes, a Type II SLAP tear is most commonly generated by which of the following biomechanical mechanisms during the late cocking phase of throwing?

When performing a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction, the tibial inlay technique is theoretically chosen over the transtibial endoscopic technique to minimize which of the following graft-related complications?

A 16-year-old gymnast presents with bilateral shoulder pain, a sensation of subluxation, a positive sulcus sign, and generalized ligamentous laxity. What should be the initial management for this condition?

A 30-year-old male sustains a traumatic knee dislocation. Clinical examination reveals an asymmetric foot drop and an inability to extend the great toe. Which of the following injury patterns is most likely present?

A patient presents with knee instability after a hyperextension injury. The dial test shows 15 degrees of increased external rotation compared to the contralateral side at 30 degrees of knee flexion, but symmetric rotation at 90 degrees. This finding indicates an isolated injury to the:

Which of the following surgical or patient factors provides the best prognosis for healing following a meniscal repair?

A 45-year-old male feels a pop in his knee while descending stairs. Lateral radiographs reveal patella alta (high-riding patella). He is unable to perform an active straight leg raise. The most likely diagnosis is:

A professional baseball pitcher complains of posterior shoulder pain during the late cocking phase of throwing. MRI demonstrates articular-sided fraying of the posterior supraspinatus and posterosuperior labrum. This is classically described as:

A 24-year-old rugby player presents with recurrent anterior shoulder instability. A 3D CT scan reveals a 28% defect of the anterior glenoid rim. The most appropriate surgical intervention to prevent recurrence is:

During hip arthroscopy, the establishment of the anterior portal places which of the following neurovascular structures at the greatest risk of iatrogenic injury?

In a throwing athlete, the peel-back mechanism of the superior labrum occurs predominantly during which phase of the throwing motion?

A 24-year-old football player sustains a knee injury. The dial test shows 15 degrees of increased external rotation compared to the contralateral knee at 30 degrees of flexion, but equal external rotation at 90 degrees. What is the most likely diagnosis?

When evaluating a patient with recurrent anterior shoulder instability, a glenoid bone loss of greater than 20% on a 3D CT scan is best treated with which of the following procedures?

Which of the following radiographic findings is most specific for diagnosing Cam-type femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)?

A 68-year-old male presents with pseudo-paralysis of the shoulder and a massive, irreparable rotator cuff tear involving the supraspinatus and infraspinatus. The subscapularis is intact. What is the most appropriate definitive surgical management?

When repairing an acute rupture of the pectoralis major tendon, to which anatomic location should the tendon be reattached to optimize biomechanical restoration?

Which of the following is the most consistent anatomic landmark for femoral tunnel placement during a Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) reconstruction (Schottle's point)?