Patellofemoral Dysfunction Flashcards
1
Q
define
A
excessive grinding of the patella on the femur
2
Q
presentation
A
- anterior knee pain
- pain worse going downhill
- grinding or clicking sensation at front of the knee
- after prolonged sitting there is pseudo-locking where the knee stiffens in flexed position
3
Q
management
A
physiotherapy to rebalance quads
taping may alleviate symptoms
surgery is last resort with release of tight lateral retinaculum
