Conditions of the Lower Limb

Question 1

Meralgia Paresthetica

Answer 1

Entrapment of the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh. Causes pain, paresthesias, and sensory loss.

Question 2

Piriformis Syndrome

Answer 2

Impingement of the sciatic nerve at piriformis mm. Causes tingling or pain down path of sciatic nerve.

Question 3

Osteoathritis

Answer 3

Degenerative disease. Breakdown of joint cartilage. Results in joint pain and stiffness.

Question 4

Prepatellar Bursitis

Answer 4

Inflammation of bursa. Creates pressure on adjacent parts of the knee.

Question 5

Patellar Tindinopathy

Answer 5

Overuse injury. Results from the patellar tendon being overstressed. Jumper’s knee

Question 6

Patellofemoral Pain

Answer 6

Posterior patella grinds on the patellar surface of the femur (particularly lateral). Discomfort while sitting with bent knees, decending stairs.

Question 7

ITB Syndrome

Answer 7

Overuse injury. When the ITB becomes tight or inflamed.

Question 8

Lateral Ankle Sprain

Answer 8

Inversion and plantarflexion. ATFL, CFL, PTFL

Question 9

Peroneal Tendinopathy/Subluxation

Answer 9

Insidious onset. Tendon sheath detatches and tendons are allowed to ‘flick’ over lateral malleolus. Can occur with LAS

Question 10

Osteitis Pubis

Answer 10

Overuse injury. Tissue damage and inflammation of the pubic symphasis. Groin pain.