Introduction Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is a term used to describe pain in the front of the knee around the patella. It is a condition in which the cartilage under the patella is damaged due to an injury or a chronic stress. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is also known as runner’s knee‚ jumper’s knee‚ and can also be referred to as‚ anterior knee pain syndrome. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is more commonly found in the female sex‚ and in young adult athletes. However‚ studies have shown that patellofemoral
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome A 23 year old female arrives at the 7th Group Troop Medical Clinic physical therapy office complaining of right knee pain for several weeks. Recently‚ patient went to sick call‚ and referred to physical therapy office for additional evaluation. Knee pain is common in the military. Generally‚ it is expected all service members will experience knee pain at some point during their career. A new recruit that is not accustomed to strenuous physical activity‚ a seasoned
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TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING‚ VOL. 54‚ NO. 7‚ JULY 2007 1333 Normative Three-Dimensional Patellofemoral and Tibiofemoral Kinematics: A Dynamic‚ in Vivo Study Andrea R. Seisler and Frances T. Sheehan* Abstract—In order to advance biomechanical modeling‚ knee joint implant design and clinical treatment of knee joint pathology‚ accurate in vivo kinematic data of the combined patellofemoral and tibiofemoral joint during volitional activity are critical. For example‚ one cause of the increased
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Runners With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome It has been hypothesized by many that a primary factor contributing to patellofemoral pain syndrome is muscle weakness in the hip-abductor. Because the hip-abductors control hip abduction‚ it is hypothesized that they also control knee genu valgum angle during the stage of running known as the “stance phase.” A greater genu valgum ange has been purported to increase patellofemoral contact pressure‚ in essence‚ leading to patellofemoral pain syndrome
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an increased quadriceps angle‚ trochlear dysplasia or general patella instability (Cheng et al. 2014). The main mechanism involved in a dislocation is a sudden twisting motion. The ligaments that are involved in stabilising the patellofemoral joint include the patellofemoral‚ patellomeniscal and patellotibial ligaments. All three of these ligaments help to prevent lateral movement of the patella. The
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Treatment plan includes a series of 3 right knee Orthovisc injections‚ as well as EMG/NCV testing to rule out carpal tunnel syndrome. It was noted ultimately‚ the IW will be a candidate for a patellofemoral arthroplasty or a total knee arthroplasty. Per previous reviews‚ there was a previous certification for 1 Right Knee Corticosteroid Injection last 08/24/16. Requested verification from the provider’s office if the IW has had a steroid injection
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Vastus Medialis Gross Morphology The vastus medialis (VM) is a muscle situated in anteromedial aspect of the thigh. It forms quadriceps femoris muscle by the three distinctive portion‚ the rectus femoris‚ vastus lateralis and vastus intermedius (Palastanga and Soames 2012). The Vastus medialis has been termed as being composed of two separate division: the vastus medialis longus proximally‚ and the vastus medialis oblique distally (Hubbard et al 1997). The vastus medialis (VM) origin form a line
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs after her knee surgeries. Of note‚ X-ray of the right knee taken in this office showed right knee mild medial compartmental osteoarthritis with decreased joint space‚ sclerosis and osteophyte formation. Mild patellofemoral osteoarthritis is seen. IW was advised to continue with modification of activities and home exercise
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On examination of the right knee‚ there is redness‚ quadriceps atrophy‚ effusion‚ warmth‚ spasm‚ tight hamstring and tenderness to the medial and lateral joint lines. There is also tenderness of the patellofemoral facet‚ patellofemoral grind‚ crepitus‚ and positive Posterior draw test. Range of motion shows extension of 30 degrees and flexion of 95 degrees. IW was diagnosed with unilateral primary osteoarthritis of the right knee. Patient will continue with his
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