Knee book material

Question 1

What is Sinding-Larson-Johansson Syndrome and Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

Answer 1

• Sinding-Larson-Johansson Syndrome: An apophysitis of the inferior pole of the patella
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease: An apophysitis of the tibial tuberosity

Both occur in skeletally immature individuals, especially those involved in sports requiring repetitive-loaded knee flexion.
-P! is usually reported using the knee in athletics,cycling or resisted knee extension activities.
-The involved area is tender and usualy prominent on physical exam

Question 2

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What is Turf Knee/Wrestler’s Knee?

Answer 2

This is an injury to the soft tissue overlying the knee. Its caused by a shearing mechanism within the subcutaneous tissues
- This injury usually responds well to rest and avoidance of the aggravating trauma