Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
9 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
The highest patellofemoral contact pressures occur in what knee position?
|
0 to 30 degrees of extension
|
|
|
What is the primary restraint to lateral patellar translation?
|
Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL)
|
|
|
How can lateral patellar compression syndrome be differentiated from patellar tilt?
|
Compression syndrome has no patellar tilt on sunrise view
|
|
|
What is the indication for lateral release?
|
Compression or tilt unresponsive to rehab
|
|
|
What is the recommended treatment for a young athlete with single patellar dislocation?
|
Acute MPFL repair with or without lateral release (if tilt)
|
|
|
What is the recommended treatment for skeletally mature, recurrent dislocators? Contraindication?
|
Realignment procedure if necessary with or without MPFL repair
Contraindication: presence of proximal medial arthrosis |
|
|
What are the three components of miserable malalignment syndrome?
|
Excess femoral anteversion
Genu valgum Pronated feet |
|
|
What is the first line surgical treatment for symptomatic bipartite patellar tendinosis in athletes?
|
Lateral release
|
|
|
What is the surgical treatment for patellar tendinosis in athletes?
|
Excise necrotic area of tendon
|
