Patellofemoral Dysfunction Flashcards
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What is patellofemoral dysfunction?
A
Disorders of the patellofemoral articulation resulting in anterior knee pain
2
Q
What is patellofemoral dysfunction encompassing and synonymous with
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- Chondromalacia patellae
- Adolescent anterior knee pain
- Lateral patellar compression syndrome
3
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Pathogenesis of patellofemoral dysfunction?
A
- Quadriceps muscle tends to pull the patella in slight lateral direction
- Excessive lateral force produces anterior knee pain
4
Q
Which gender is more likely to get patellofemoral dysfunction?
A
Females
-Wider hip, resulting in more lateral pull of quadriceps
5
Q
Predisposing factors?
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- Adolescence
- Female
- Joint hypermobility
- Genu valgum
- Femoral neck anteversion
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Signs/symptoms of patellofemoral dysfunction?
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- Anterior knee pain
- Worse going down hill
- Grinding or clicking sensation at front of knee
- Stiffness after prolonged sitting: pseudolocking
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Treatment of patellofemoral dysfunction?
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- 90% improve with physiotherapy
- Taping may alleviate
- Surgery is last resort
8
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What does physiotherapy for patellofemoral dysfunction strengthen?
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- Rebalancing quadriceps muscle
- Strengthening mvastus medialis obliquus (VMO)
