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10 Cards in this Set
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Contusion |
Injury due to compressive forces, usually from falling or kicking. Can bruise, but doesn't have to |
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Compartment syndrome |
increased pressure in the leg due to swelling that can cause vascular or neurological compromise (may need to amputate) Can be caused by contusion |
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Pes anserine |
Common distal attachment of the gracilis, sartorius, and semitendonosus just distal to the patella on medial knee |
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Baker's Cyst |
Synovial herniation of the posterior joint capsule (little hole in synovial membrane, leaks fluid) |
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Instability |
Loss of static support from either ligaments or capsule structures |
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Bucket handle meniscus tear |
An entire longitudinal segment is displaced medially toward the center of the tibia |
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Parrot beak meniscus tear |
Horizontal, typically in the middle segment of the lateral meniscus, usually seen in adolescents |
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Chondromalacia patellae |
Degenerative condition in the articular cartilage of the patella caused by abnormal compression or shearing forces |
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Plica |
A fold in the synovial lining that causes a thick band of tissue underneath the patella |
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Extensor mechanism |
Complex interaction of muscles, ligaments, and tendons that stabilize and provide motion at the patellofemoral joint. |
