A 41-year-old woman has been diagnosed as having a loose body of cartilage in her left knee. What data would most likely lead clinicians to this conclusion?
A)
A visible hematoma is present on the anterior portion of the knee.
B)
The woman experiences intermittent, painful locking of her joint.
C)
Computed tomography indicates a complete tear of her knee ligament.
D)
An x-ray shows that her femoral head and tibia are no longer articulated.
Ans:
B
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The symptoms of loose bodies are painful catching and locking of the joint. The loose body repeatedly gets caught in the crevice of a joint, pinching the underlying healthy cartilage. A tear of her ligament, a hematoma, or a lack of articulation is not as closely associated with the presence of loose bodies in a joint.
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