Week 3 - Extensor Mechanism Problems

Question 1

when is knee extensor mechanism pain most common?

Answer 1

during adolescence as body weight increases and sporting activities increase

Question 2

name a common type of extensor mechanism problem?

Answer 2

patellar tendonitis

Question 3

how is patellar tendonitis treated?

Answer 3

self limiting

requires rest and possibly physiotherapy

Question 4

what is apophysitis?

Answer 4

inflammation of a growing tubercle where a tendon attaches

Question 5

how is apophysitis treated?

Answer 5

self limiting

requires rest +/- physiotherapy

Question 6

what are the 2 types of apophysitis?

Answer 6

Osgood-Schlatter’s disease - inflammation of tibial tubercle apophysis
Sinding Larsen Johanssen disease - inflammation of the inferior pole of the patella