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Question 1

what causes patellofemoral dysfunction

Answer 1

excessice lateral force of the quads produces anterior knee pain and the lateral facet of the patella is compressed against the lateral wall of the distal femoral trochlea

Question 2

which antibiotics can cause tendonitis

Answer 2

quinolone

Question 3

predisposing factors to a patellar tendon or quadriceps tendon rupture

Answer 3

• tendonitis
• chronic steroid use or abuse
• diabetes
• rheumatoid arthritis
• chronic renal failure

Question 4

what does the extensor mechanism of the knee constitute of

Answer 4

• tibial tuberosity
• patellar tendon
• patellar
• quadriceps tendon
• quadriceps muscles

Question 5

what would a defect in the surface of the knee be filled with

Answer 5

fibrocartilage

Question 6

how do osteochondral and chondral injuries occur

Answer 6

due to impactation or shear of the articular surfaces or due to direct blow

Question 7

what does a complete knee dislocation result in

Answer 7

rupture of all four of the knee ligaments and have a high incidence of neurovascular injury

Question 8

who is considered for surgical reconstruction of a PCL rupture

Answer 8

those with severe laxity and recurrent instability with frequent hyperextension or feeling unstable descending stairs

Question 9

what is a haemarthrosis

Answer 9

an effusion due to bleeding in the joint

Question 10

when is UKR proposed to patients

Answer 10

patients with an isolated OA of the medial or lateral compartment