Patellofemoral issues

Question 1

Quads tendon rupture

Answer 1

> Can’t extend knee

Question 2

Patella tendon rupture

Answer 2

> Can’t extend knee

> Patella migrates superiorly

Question 3

Patellofemoral joint pain

Answer 3

> Anterior knee pain not attributable to specific structure
most common in adolescents

> Symptoms

• aggravated when loading PFJ - deep knee flexion e.g stairs/cycles/sitting for extended periods
• eases with rest

> Causes
- altered mechanics @ PFJ : malalignment of lower extremity + patella
: muscle imbalance (quads+abductors)
: overuse