More knee pathologies Flashcards
Articular cartilage MOI
Traumatic or degenerative
AC body chart
Swelling
Vague pain
AC other symptoms
Locking or catching if there is a loose body
If degerative- stiffness, reduce ROM, joint pain
AC tests
Pain along joint line
Fluid on knee
Abnormal alignment of bones
MRI or arthroscopy
AC treatment
No direct blood supply so won’t heal on its own, unless it has penetrated bone
Surgery to remove cartilage
AC function
Provides low friction surface to enable joint to withstand weight bearing
Patella femoral pain syndrome age and gender
More common in women and young adults
PFPS MOI
Overuse
Structural problem e.g. weakness in quads
PFPS body chart
Anterior, posterior knee pain
Dull ache
PFPS other symptoms
Cracking/crunching sounds when bending/straightening knee
PFPS agg by
Bending
Prolonged sitting
PFPS tests
ROM
Vastus medialis and gluteal strength
PFPS treatment
Avoid activities that cause pain
Strengthen quads
Bracing, shoe inserts, taping
Patella tendinopathy age
Teens to thirties
PT MOI
Overuse
Repeated stress on patella tendon
PT body chart
Gradual pain below kneecap
PT other symptoms
Tender to touch
PT agg by
Running, jumping
PT tests
Observe jumping Atrophy Reduced strength Maligned foot posture Quads and hamstrings inflexibility
PT treatment
PRICE
Swimming
Strengthening
Bracing
