Knee extensor mechanism Tendinopathy Flashcards
what is involved in the extensor mechanism of the knee
quadricep muscle, quadricep tendon, patella and patella tendon
what tendinopathies can be seen in the knee extensor mechanism
tendonitis, rupture, traction apophysitis
what clinical feature is seen with injury to knee extensor mechanism
difficulty or unable to straight leg raise
what group of people are knee extensor mechanism tendinopathies more common in
middle age who play running or jumping sports
what contributing factors is knee extensor mechanism tendinopathy associated with
blunt or penetrating trauma, steroid or antibiotic use, diabetes
what is seen on clinical exam of knee extensor mechanism tendinopathy
palpable gap and no straight leg raise
what may be seen on X ray of knee extensor mechanism tendinopathy
effusion or patella in wrong place
what is the predominant management of knee extensor mechanism tendinopathy
surgical repair with gradual increase in ROM post-op as part of physio
what is osgood schaltter’s disease
traction apophysitis at tibial tubercle
what pathology is seen in osgood schaltter’s
insertion of patellar tendon into tibial tuberosity
what group of people is osgood schalter’s most common in
adolescent active boys
where can traction apophysitis also occufr
at patella and achilles
