More knee pathologies

Question 1

Articular cartilage MOI

Answer 1

Traumatic or degenerative

Question 2

AC body chart

Answer 2

Swelling

Vague pain

Question 3

AC other symptoms

Answer 3

Locking or catching if there is a loose body

If degerative- stiffness, reduce ROM, joint pain

Question 4

AC tests

Answer 4

Pain along joint line
Fluid on knee
Abnormal alignment of bones
MRI or arthroscopy

Question 5

AC treatment

Answer 5

No direct blood supply so won’t heal on its own, unless it has penetrated bone
Surgery to remove cartilage

Question 6

AC function

Answer 6

Provides low friction surface to enable joint to withstand weight bearing

Question 7

Patella femoral pain syndrome age and gender

Answer 7

More common in women and young adults

Question 8

PFPS MOI

Answer 8

Overuse

Structural problem e.g. weakness in quads

Question 9

PFPS body chart

Answer 9

Anterior, posterior knee pain

Dull ache

Question 10

PFPS other symptoms

Answer 10

Cracking/crunching sounds when bending/straightening knee

Question 11

PFPS agg by

Answer 11

Bending

Prolonged sitting

Question 12

PFPS tests

Answer 12

ROM

Vastus medialis and gluteal strength

Question 13

PFPS treatment

Answer 13

Avoid activities that cause pain
Strengthen quads
Bracing, shoe inserts, taping

Question 14

Patella tendinopathy age

Answer 14

Teens to thirties

Question 15

PT MOI

Answer 15

Overuse

Repeated stress on patella tendon

Question 16

PT body chart

Answer 16

Gradual pain below kneecap

Question 17

PT other symptoms

Answer 17

Tender to touch

Question 18

PT agg by

Answer 18

Running, jumping

Question 19

PT tests

Answer 19

Observe jumping
Atrophy
Reduced strength
Maligned foot posture
Quads and hamstrings inflexibility

Question 20

PT treatment

Answer 20

PRICE
Swimming
Strengthening
Bracing