knee problems Flashcards
1
Q
what is osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)?
A
an osteochondritis where a fragment of hyaline cartilage with variable amount of bone fragments and breaks off the surface of the joint.
2
Q
what do patients present with in OCD
A
- poorly localised pain
- effusion
- occasionally locking
3
Q
what does patellofemoral dysfunction decribe
A
disorders of the patellofemoral articulation resulting in anterior knee pain
4
Q
symptoms of patellofemoral dysfunction
A
- anterior knee pain
- worse going downhill
- grinding or clicking sensation at front of knee
- stiffness after prolonged sitting
