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9 Cards in this Set
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The highest patellofemoral contact pressures occur in what knee position?
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0 to 30 degrees of extension
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What is the primary restraint to lateral patellar translation?
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Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL)
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How can lateral patellar compression syndrome be differentiated from patellar tilt?
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Compression syndrome has no patellar tilt on sunrise view
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What is the indication for lateral release?
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Compression or tilt unresponsive to rehab
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What is the recommended treatment for a young athlete with single patellar dislocation?
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Acute MPFL repair with or without lateral release (if tilt)
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What is the recommended treatment for skeletally mature, recurrent dislocators? Contraindication?
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Realignment procedure if necessary with or without MPFL repair
Contraindication: presence of proximal medial arthrosis |
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What are the three components of miserable malalignment syndrome?
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Excess femoral anteversion
Genu valgum Pronated feet |
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What is the first line surgical treatment for symptomatic bipartite patellar tendinosis in athletes?
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Lateral release
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What is the surgical treatment for patellar tendinosis in athletes?
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Excise necrotic area of tendon
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