knee extensor mechanism problems Flashcards
1
Q
why is knee extensor main common in adolescents
A
due to increased weight and increase in sporting actvity
2
Q
patellar tendonitis is colloquially known as
A
jumpers knee
3
Q
treatment of patella tendonitis
A
self-limiting and requires rest and sometimes physiotherapy
4
Q
apophysitis
A
inflammation of a growing tubercle where a tendon attaches
5
Q
where can apophysitis occur
A
at either end of the patellar tendon due to repetitive strain
6
Q
osgood- schlatters disease
A
inflammation of the tibial tubercle apophysis is the most common type of apohysitis
7
Q
sinding-larsen-johanssen disease
A
inflammation of the patellar tendon at the proximal end as it inserts into the inferior pole of patella
