Knee Pathology - Tendons & Ligaments Flashcards
Tendinopathy
general term, pain + loss of function.
no specifc structures required for Dx.
Tendinosis
microtears
visible on imaging
Tendinitis
inflammation
Jumper’s Knee definition & MOI
Patellar Tendinopathy (most common) or Quad Tendinopathy
MOI = Overuse
Patellar Tendon Rupture is common in what population?
Younger, usually sports-related MOI
Quad Tendon Rupture is common in what population?
Age 45+
Tendon Ruptures MOI
High tensile force on weak tendon.
Sudden quad contraction on flexed knee.
Patellar Tendinopathy clinical presentation
Pain at inferior patella
Gradual onset
Load dependent (agg = higher load/activity)
Quad Tendinopathy clinical presentation
Pain at superior patella
Gradual onset
Load dependent (agg = higher load/activity)
Tendon Ruptures clinical presentation
Unable to extend
Palpable gap
Acute onset
Grade 1 Ligament Sprain
A few fibers torn
Integrity maintained
Pain with stretch
Grade 2 Ligament Sprain
50% fibers torn
Partial integrity lost
Pain with stretch
Grade 3 Ligament Sprain
Complete rupture
No pain to ligament (may have pain if surrounding structures affected).
Excessive joint play
The ligament that most commonly gets fully ruptured is the ___
ACL
ACL Rupture MOI (non-contact)
Quad contract w/o ham co-contract in near-full extension.
Dynamic Valgus position.
ACL Rupture MOI (contact)
Lateral contact = valgus torque