- Patellar Dislocation - Osmosis
Patellar dislocations occur most commonly as a result of trauma, usually a non-contact twisting injury, which can commonly occur while swinging a baseball bat As the upper body twists to hit the ball, the opposite leg usually remains planted and may result in the twisting and consequent dislocation of the patella Additionally, a patellar dislocation can occur due to a direct blow to the part
- Patellar tendon rupture: Video, Causes, Meaning | Osmosis
Patellar tendon rupture is a rupture of the tendon that connects the patella to the tibia The tell-tale sign of a ruptured patella tendon is the movement of the patella further up the quadriceps
- Chondromalacia Patellae - Osmosis
Chondromalacia patellae may be caused by several etiologies including weakness of the core and thigh muscles; recurrent joint injuries or trauma, such as repetitive bending or twisting of the knee joint during sports; or iatrogenic injection of medications (e g , steroids) into the knee joint Weakness or imbalance of any of the major thigh muscles (e g , pectineus, sartorius, or quadriceps
- Osgood-Schlatter disease (traction apophysitis) - Osmosis
Osgood-Schlatter disease is an inflammation of the patellar ligament, right at the point where it inserts on the tibial tuberosity, resulting in painful swelling just below the knee It’s named after two orthopedic surgeons; the American Robert Osgood, and the Swiss Carl Schlatter
- Patellar tendon rupture: Vídeo, Anatomía Definición | Osmosis
Patellar tendon rupture is a rupture of the tendon that connects the patella to the tibia The tell-tale sign of a ruptured patella tendon is the movement of the patella further up the quadriceps
- Quadriceps Tendonitis: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - Osmosis
Quadriceps tendonitis, also known as “jumper’s knee,” is a musculoskeletal condition characterized by inflammation of the quadriceps tendon The quadriceps tendon connects the quadriceps muscles located at the front of the thigh to the patella, or kneecap The patellar tendon then connects the patella to the tibia, or shinbone Collectively, the quadriceps tendon and patellar tendon
- Nail-Patella Syndrome: What Is It, Causes, Signs, Symptoms . . . - Osmosis
Nail-patella syndrome (NPS), also known as hereditary onycho-osteodysplasia or Fong disease, is a rare genetic syndrome characterized by Learn with Osmosis
- Hyporeflexia: What Is It, Causes, Important Facts, and More | Osmosis
Hyporeflexia is diagnosed through a neurological examination that evaluates the deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) using a reflex hammer Some of the common reflexes tested include the biceps, brachioradialis, and triceps reflexes in the arm, as well as the patellar and Achilles reflexes in the leg Normally, tapping the reflex hammer at specific tendon should elicit an immediate contraction in the
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