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Knee- Patellar Dislocation thru Functional Testing Flashcards

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What is the worse case of PFPS?

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Patellar dislocation

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What is the incidence of patellar dislocation?

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rare

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What are risk factors for patellar dislocation?

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  • pre-existing patellar hypermobility
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What makes patellar dislocation more common?

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  • shallow sulcus angle
  • congruence angle lateral to zero line or laterally located patella
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What is the etiology of patellar dislocation?

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  • trauma with lateral patella displacement
  • may be more likely with pre-existing patellar hypermobility
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What are the structures involved with patellar dislocation?

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  • patella
  • med retinaculum and other medial tissues
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What are S&S of patellar dislocation?

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  • worse case of PFPS hypermobility
  • patellar apprehension likely to be positive
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What is the PT rx for patellar dislocation?

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  • non- WB to PWB up to 3 weeks
  • immobilizer
  • POLICED
  • MET
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What do we need the immobilizer for with patellar dislocations? (DONT MEMORIZE RN, REFERENCE)

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  • possibly allowing up to 60 degrees flexion for 3 weeks
  • flexion progressed to 90 degrees until 6 weeks
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When should we have full ROM with patellar dislocation?

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  • full ROM after 6 weeks
  • < 6 weeks leads to higher dislocation rates
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What can taping do for patellar dislocation?

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  • protection
  • allowed 30-40 degrees flexion for 5-6 weeks
  • apply after 1 week immobilization
  • better outcomes than complete immobilization
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When should muscular control be used with patellar dislocation?

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at least up to 6 weeks

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What can we use a brace for with patellar dislocation?

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patellar control

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What kind of exercises should we start with for MET?

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CKC exercises prior to OCK

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What should we do for the quads with MET for patellar dislocation?

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  • isometrics and isotonics
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What structures should we work on extensibility and elasticity with?

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  • postlat structures
  • hams
  • IT band
  • Gastroc
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What is the prognosis with patellar dislocation?

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  • up to a 44% re-dislocation rate
  • higher without sx
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What is IT band syndrome?

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  • basically a tendinopathy of the distal IT band
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What is the prevalence of IT band syndrome?

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  • 5-14% of runners
  • 2nd leading cause of knee pain in runner
  • biological males are 50-81% of cases
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What are risk factors for IT band syndrome?

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  • running
  • training errors
  • weak hip ERs and Abd
  • excessive pronation
  • increased hip add and IR
  • trunk lean in U stance
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What is IT band syndrome associated with? (other conditions)

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  • GTPS
  • PFPS
  • recognize common contribution
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What is the etiology of IT band syndrome?

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  • little is known that leads to abnormal mechanical loading
  • consider lumber hypermobiity/instability with impaired LE control and excessive recruitment of TFL as a hip flexor
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What are the structures involved with IT band syndrome?

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-TFL/IT band
- Lateral femoral epicondyle, Gerdy’s tubercle (insertion) and associated bursae and fat pad

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What are the pathomechanics of IT band syndrome?

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  • tendinopathy origins
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What are the symtoms of IT band syndrome?

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  • gradual onset of lateral knee pain
  • worse with activities involving repetitive knee motion, hills, and dynamic U stance such as running
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What will we observe with IT band syndrome?

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  • impaired LE control
  • possibly thickened tendon
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What will we find with ROM with IT band syndrome?

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pain likely with hip adduction and knee fleixon

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What will we find with resisted testing/MMT withIT band syndrome?

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  • possible hip ER weakness
  • possible hip abd weakness with pain, particularly in a lengthened position
  • possible pain and weakness with knee ext
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What will we find with special tests with IT band syndrome?

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  • possible positive Ober’s
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What will we find with palpation with IT band syndrome?

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  • TTP over lateral femoral condyle and Gerdy’s tubercle
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What can we educate the patient on with IT band syndrome?

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  • soreness rule (MILD pain okay 24-48 hours out)
  • load management (active rest, rest days)
  • movement cues for LE mechanics
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What are some PT rx for IT band syndrome?

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  • POLICED
  • Pt. ed
  • address impairments
  • MET
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What is the primary purpose of MET for IT band syndrome?

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  • tendon proliferation and stabilization (hip and lumbar)
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What kind of MET should we be doing with IT band syndrome?

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  • Tendonosis prescription (2-3 sets of 10-15 with heavy load)
  • isometric loading without compression from lengthening
  • Isotonic loading without compression from lengthening
  • isotonic loading WITH compression from lengthening
  • Isometric loading in weight bearing (CC hip abd, er, and ext)
  • plyometric loading
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What is patellar tendinopathy?

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  • aka jumper’s knee or ant knee pain
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What is the incidence and risk factors for patellar tendinopathy?

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  • up to 50% of athletes
  • biological males > females
  • more common in jumping sports
37
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What are the structures involved with patellar tendinopathy?

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  • patellar tendon
  • infra patellar bursae and fat pad
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What bursae are involved with patellar tendinopathy? where?

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  • superficial infrapatellar: between skin and patellar tendon
  • deep infrapatellar: between patellar tendon and tibia
39
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What is the etiology of patellar tendinopathy?

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  • abnormal mechanical loading
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What are the pathomechanics of patellar tendinopathy?

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tendinopathy origins

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What are the symptoms of patellar tendinopathy?

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  • overuse or gradual onset of pain
  • increased with activity, jumping, lunging and squatting
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What will we observe with patellar tendinopathy?

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  • possible thickened tendon (due to scar tissue?)
  • impaired LE control, particularly knee anterior to toes
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What will we find with ROM with patellar tendinopathy?

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  • possible pain and limitation with end range flexion, especially if hip extended
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What will we find with resisted/MMT with patellar tendinopathy?

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  • possible pain with knee ext, esp in a lengthened position; may be weak
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What will we find with accessory motion testing with patellar tendinopathy?

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  • possible impaired patellar motion (such as limited inferior glide)
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What special tests can we do for patellar tendinopathy?

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  • possible positive Thomas Test for shortened rectus femoris
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What will we find with palpation with patellar tendinopathy?

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  • localized TTP
  • possible patella alta positioning
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What is the PT rx for patellar tendinopathy?

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  • pt ed
  • POLICED
  • Modalities
  • Orthotics
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What should we know about PT rx for patellar tendinopathy?

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  • lack of high quality evidence
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What can we educate the patient on with patellar tendinopathy?

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  • soreness rule
  • load management
  • movement cues for LE mechanics, increased trunk flexion with landing limits tendon stresses
  • Address previously mentioned impairements
  • MET
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How does increased trunk flexion upon landing decrease tendon stresses?

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Decreases stress by preventing “knees over toes” position which would lengthen the patellar tendon. With trunk flexion, knees are less likely to go over the toes.

52
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What modalities can we use with patellar tendinopathy?

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  • extracorporeal shockwave therapy
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What should we know about extracorporeal shockwave therapy for patellar tendinopathy?

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  • no additional benefit when added to MET
54
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What orthotics are helpful with patellar tendinopathy?

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  • tendon strap may help; why might it cause more pain
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What are the primary purposes of MET for patellar tendinopathy?

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  • tendon proliferation and stabilization (hip and lumbar)
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What is the prescription for MET for patellar tendinopathy?

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  • Tendinosis prescription
  • Isometric loading without compression from lengthening- e.g., ?
  • Isotonic loading without compression from lengthening- e.g.?
  • Isotonic loading with compression from lengthening- e.g., ?
  • (Isometric loading in weight bearing)- CC hip abd, ER, and ext
  • Plyometric loading
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What is the MD rx for patellar tendinopathy?

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  • platelet rich plasma injections: minimal benefit
  • cortisone (should NOT be used)
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What is the prognosis of patellar tendinopathy?

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  • 50-70% improvement at 3-6 months with MET.
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What is another name for tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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Osgood Shalatter’s disease

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What is the prevalence of tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • MOST common cause of anterior knee pain in children
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When does tibial tubercle apophysitis peak? (age)

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at 12-15 years of age

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What are the structures involved with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • tibial tuberosity apophysis or epiphyseal plate
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What are risk factors for tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • growth spurt
  • high activity
  • shortened quads and hamstrings
  • weak quads
  • high BMI
  • reduced core stability
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What is the etiology of tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • overuse
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What are the pathomechanics of tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • bone growth exceeds quadriceps lengthening
  • increased tendon tension
  • most often inflammation
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What is the weak spot in children? Adults?

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  • growth plate is the weak spot in children as opposed to tendons in adults
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What are complications with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • avulsion and/or premature closure
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What are symptoms of tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • gradual onset of anterior knee pain with overuse
  • a “pop” may indicate an avulsion
  • possible loss of vertical jump
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What are some signs we could observe with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • impaired LE control
  • possibly enlarged tibial tuberosity
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What will we find with ROM with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • possible pain with end-range flexion, esp if hip is extended
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What will we find with resisted/MMT with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • likely pain with extension, especially in lengthened position; possible weakness
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What will we find with accessory motion with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • possible patellar hypo mobility (ie limited inferior glide)
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What will we find in special tests with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • maybe positive Thomas test for rectus femoris shortening
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What will we find with palpation with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • TTP over tibial tuberosity, and possibly tendon
  • possible patella alta positioning
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What is the PT rx for tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • pt ed
  • POLICED
  • JMs
  • orthotics
  • MET
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What can we educate the patient on with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • soreness rule
  • load management
  • movement cues for LE mechanics
77
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What can we do JMs on with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • PF glides, likely to increase inferior glide
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Why should we be careful with stretching with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • be careful with stretching quads if pain occurs at epiphyseal plate
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What kind of orthotics can be useful with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • sleeve but may cause compression pain
  • strap on tendon but may cause traction pain
  • arch support to control LE
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What is MET for with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • possibly for trunk and hip stabilization
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When should we use caution with MET for tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • caution with muscle/tendon attached to growth plate to avoid greater overuse
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What is the prognosis with tibial tubercle apophysitis?

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  • PT 90% successful
  • can become a recurrent/persistent problem
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What are Ottawa Knee rules?

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x ray if any are present after trauma for fx
- ≥ 55 years of age
- fibular head tenderness
- isolated patellar tenderness
- inability to flex knee > 90 degrees
- inability to bear weight immediately and take 4 steps in ER
- Do NOT use if > 7 days from injury

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What is PT rx for fracture?

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  • primarily treating consequences of immobilization with other tissues

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