test 2.6 Flashcards
what does osgood-schatter result in
osteoblatic activity causing more bone to grow.
true or false
a person with osgood-schatter needs to have their tibial tuberosity shaved down
false, they can have it shaved down if they want to or leave it alone
whats the treatment for patellar tendiopathy
heat, rest, and ultrasound
where does patellar tendon rupture usually occur
from the tibial tuberosity
how do you perform Clarke Sign
grip around the top of the knee cap and shift inferior and ask patient to contract quads
yes or no
is the Clarke Sign a good test
no
what does PFS, PFD, PFPS stand for
PFS= patellofemoral syndrome PFD= patellofemoral dysfunction PFPS= patellofemoral pain syndrome
what does Multifactorial mean
caused by many things
does PFD track the patella medial or lateral
lateral
true or false
Tight lateral structure and pointy lateral femoral condyle can lead to PFD
true
how is patellar apprehension test performed
mob the patella lateral while patient is supine, positive test results in pain or if quads contract
if the patella tracks lateral what is it due to
Tight IT bands
what does larger Q-angle result in
lateral movement of patella
which is more common medial or lateral plica
medial
what is a Plica?
synovial fold in the knee