Patella Injuries, OCD, Popliteus Flashcards
What tends to classically aggravate patellofemoral pain syndrome
Going up and down stairs
What happens to patella with genu valgum vs genu varum?
Valgum = laterally displaced patella Varum = medially displaced patella
What is runner’s knee known as?
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
What is osteochondritis dissecans
Articular cartilage and subchondral bone softening leading to loose bodies and cartilage separation
What do you usually see with patellofemoral pain syndrome - patella alta or patella baja?
Patella alta
Most common location of osteochondirits dessicans
Medial femoral condyle
MCC of anterior knee pain
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
What usually makes knee pain from plica syndrome worse?
Sitting for too long or when going from sitting to standing
What is chondromalacia patella?
Cartilage degeneration of the patellar articular cartilage
If you have popliteus tendonitis, where is pain located?
Lateral knee pain
When rehabbing patellofemoral pain syndrome, what kind of quadriceps exercises do you do?
Short arc (0-15º) quad activities to strengthen VMO.
Isotonic with eccentric loading.
Isometric quad contractions.
What part of the patellar surface of the femur prevents subluxation of the patella?
Lateral lip
Function of popliteus muscle
Internally rotates the tibia, limits anterior translation of femur, and unlocks the knee during knee flexion
What makes popliteus tendonitis pain worse?
Downhilll activities and overpronation
When do you consider surgery for Patellofemoral pain syndrome?
Conservative measures fail after 4-6 months
How do you treat popliteus tendonitis
Avoid downhill activities and maybe a medial heel wedge
Which plica is usually symptomatic in plica syndrome?
Medial plica
What is a plica
Embryologic remnant synovial fold
Most common site of involvement in patellar tendonitis
Inferior pole of patella
