Anatomically, the patella is of a disproportionate oval-shaped sesamoid bone which articulates with the femoral sulcus. Its proximal attachment is the quadriceps tendon which envelopes the structure and distally at the apex, the patellar tendon attaches. Both the tendons are functional as to stabilise the patella bone in the knee joint during movements or even when the joint is static. Also, the patellar retinacula are attached to both the medial and lateral sides of the patella. When the tendon is overused chronically without given adequate time to heal, tendinosis known as Jumper’s Knee can occur in response to the damage.
Conventionally, jumper’s knee can be noted as a patellofemoral pain syndrome. The teno-osseous junctions, where the attachments of the quadriceps tendon and patellar tendon occur, are the impacted areas under this condition. The described patellar pain affects the quadriceps tendon and patellar tendon inserted either into the tibial tuberosity or the patella (Curwin and Stanish, 1984). Thus, by definition, histologically, jumper’s knee
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Both extrinsic as well as intrinsic factors are contributors to the condition. Extrinsic causes include the training intensity and frequency, the type of training surfaces and footwear. Studies have shown that as compared to those would use softer surfaces, players of similar sport and roles in training who used cement surfaces are more likely to experience this condition (Ferretti, 1986). Not only that, the players’ percentage number too increased with the number of trainings held per week. In addition, intrinsic factors include the biomechanical modifications in the extensor mechanism of the knee. These cover hypermobility, genu recurvatum or genu valgum and modified Q angle. The imbalance of muscles such as weakness or shortening of muscles must be taken into account as well (Sommer,
3. Partial thickness articular surface tear of the remaining portion of the supraspinatus tendon and infraspinatus tendon and subscapularis tendinopathy. 4. Severe osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joint.
The deformation known as clubfoot is a standout amongst the most widely recognized birth imperfections including the musculoskeletal framework. It presents intrinsic dysplasia of every single musculoskeletal tissue distal to the knee. It is a deformity in which the foot is twisted so that the sole cannot be placed flat on the ground. Understanding the microscopic structure of diseased tissues that characterize clubfoot are very important areas of research. The major component of the ligament, muscle, tendon, bone and joint cartilage involved in clubfoot is collagen.
The ACL crosses diagonally in the middle of the knee behind the patella and it connects the tibia to the femur. Its function is to prevent the tibia from sliding in front of the femur and to prevent overextension of the knee. The LCL connects the femur to the fibula and its function is to keep the lateral side of the knee stable. RG3’s injury is due to an ACL and LCL tear. The ACL was torn when his foot planted in the field and his knee cut into internal rotation.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament The ACL is a ligament in the outer leg next to the knee. Most anterior cruciate ligament tears require surgery, unless the orthopedic surgeon says otherwise. An ACL tear is the most common injury and in the knee. These injuries are happening more frequently in teenagers now. The ACL can be strengthened to help prevent it from tearing.
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Compress your knee with an elastic bandage and elevate on while laying down, the injured knee should be above the heart. Anti-inflammatory medication is also effective when trying to reduce pain. If you are not having instability in your knee then most of the average people let it heal on it 's own because they wouldn 't have to take to risk of surgery (Cluett 25). Surgery is a risk, many athletes are concerned about the small risk of transmission of infections. Diseases like AIDS can be transferred because of the true graft operation where an ACL is taken from a dead human and used as the ligament of someone else.
He also published in 1903; a description of the same disease that was described by Osgood. The two then came together and named it Osgood-Schlatter's disease. Osgood-Schlatter Disease is an inflammation of the patellar ligament at the tibial tuberosity. It is characterized
Osgood-Schlatter Disease Osgood-Schlatter disease is an inflammation of the area below your kneecap called the tibial tubercle. There is pain and tenderness in this area because of the inflammation. It is most often seen in children and adolescents during the time of growth spurts. The muscles and cord-like structures that attach muscle to bone (tendons) tighten as the bones are becoming longer. This puts more strain on areas of tendon attachment.
Runners knee seems to be the most common injury to a runner and also to most any sport that involves running, so this can happen to the football player also. What is runners knee? " Also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Runners knee is pain under and just a little above or below the knee. The causes for this condition very from overuse, injury, excess weight, a kneecap that is not properly aligned," LeBauer, A. (n.d.)
Avoid too loose shoes, with soles too thin; those without proper arch support and without flexible padding to absorb shocks. If you wear high heels often, the Achilles tendon (the band of tissue attached to the heel) can contract and shorten, causing trouble to nearby tissues in the
The knee joint is also known as tibiofemoral joint. It is a synovial hinge joint formed between three bones which are the femur, tibia and patella (Taylor, n.d.). There are two rounded, convex processes which are known as condyles on the distal end of the femur. The distal end of the femur meets two rounded, concave condyles at the proximal end of the tibia (Tyalor, n.d.). A thick, triangular bone which is known as patella lies anterior surface between the femur and tibia.
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Medical Coding for Orthopedics No matter how orthopedic specialists describe their specific practice, general orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgeon specialist, or general orthopedic surgeon with a specialty interest, coding demands relative to this specialty field are defined by a need for well-informed, refined skills which are extremely perceptive in nature. The scope of any orthopedic practice revolves around injuries, congenital deformities or abnormalities, and diseases concerning the musculoskeletal system which calls for a mastery of field specific terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology in order to competently render the most accurate and relevant data related to each and every procedure, diagnostic measure, and evaluation. Correctly interpreting information and applying proper codes, modifiers, and extensions serves to help create and maintain a proper revenue stream for the practice by eliminating claim rejections and denials.
These knee injuries can affect a player's long term involvement in the sport. Football players also have a much higher chance of ankle sprains due to the surfaces of the fields they play on and cutting motions. Shoulder injuries are also common and the labrum (cartilage bumper surrounding the socket part of the shoulder) is particularly susceptible to injury, especially in offensive and defensive linemen. In addition, injuries to the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) or shoulder are seen in football players. Football players are very susceptible to receiving concussions.
According to previous findings the forceful contraction of the hip flexors during kicking to swing the leg forwards and downwards causes a repeated traction at the conjoint tendon. During sudden changes in direction while running, a forceful eccentric pull may also occur through the groin muscles may cause fatigue and injury. So it is understood that our study’s correlation findings between the pain and hip flexibility may be studied further to confirm the role of hip flexion and inguinal injury related pain.21,