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Unit 8: The Lower Extremity — Final exam

Question 17 • Sports Medicine 1b

Ava is experiencing crepitus. How is this MOST likely demonstrated?

Answer
A
Her doctor saw a tear on her CT scan.
B
She has pain in her big toe.
C
There is a fracture on the x-ray of her ankle.
D
Her knee makes a popping sound.

Explanation

Crepitus is a crackling, grinding, or popping sound or sensation that can occur when a joint moves. A knee that makes a popping sound is therefore the most likely demonstration of crepitus; a tear, pain, or a fracture alone does not describe this sound or sensation.

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