Knee Presentations Sports Medicine Notes

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and terminology related to knee presentations and their associated injuries in sports medicine.

Patellar Malalignment

The movement of the patella laterally/medially when the knee is bent, often caused by pressure from the quadriceps.

Knee Plica

A fold in the membrane protecting the knee joint that can cause pain, swelling, instability, and clicking or popping sounds.

Patellar Tendonitis

An overuse injury causing pain, swelling, and tenderness in the patellar tendon, often referred to as 'Jumper's Knee'.

Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome

Pain around the front of the kneecap, most common in running and jumping sports, often due to knee alignment problems and overuse.

Osteochondritis Dissecans

A joint condition where underlying bone dies due to lack of blood flow, resulting in joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion.

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain

An injury caused by inward force on the knee, resulting in tearing or stretching of the ligament on the inside of the knee.

Meniscus Lesions

Injuries to the C-shaped cartilage discs in the knee, often caused by twisting or rotating movements.

Patellar Dislocation

Occurs when the patella moves out of the trochlear groove, often laterally, and can be categorized as acute or congenital.

Infrapatellar Fat Pad Injury

An injury to the fat pad beneath the patella that serves as a cushion and stabilizer for the joint, resulting in pain and swelling.

Chondromalacia Patella

Inflammation and softening of the cartilage on the underside of the kneecap, leading to painful joint movement.

ACL Reconstruction

Surgical procedure involving graft replacement of tissue, which can be autograft (from the patient's body) or allograft (cadaver tissue).

Q angle

The angle from the hip to the knee that affects knee stability, especially in females, potentially increasing their risk for ACL tears.

MOI (Mechanism of Injury)

The specific way an injury occurs, often referenced in treatment and rehabilitation.

Modalities

Methods used to treat symptoms of an injury.