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Dislocated Patella
Def: When the patella “pops out” of its
normal tracking with the patella
MOI: usually a blow to the side of the patella
-- some people are more prone to this injury
due to biomechanics
Dislocated Patella
S/Sx: obvious
deformity of the knee,
loses all function and is
usually locked in
flexion
Tx: ice, send to doctor -
- the patella may be
reduced by applying
slight pressure on the
patella while gently
straightening the knee
Osgood-Schlatters
Def: inflammation at the point where the
patellar tendon attaches to the tibial tubercle
MOI: most often seen in adolescent boys
who are experiencing a growth spurt
Osgood-Schlatters
S/Sx: enlargement of
the tibial tubercle --
athlete will complain
of severe pain when
kneeling, jumping and
running -- point
tenderness over tibial
tubercle
Tx: ice, NSAID’s and
reduction of activity
Prepatellar Bursitis
Def: inflammation of
the prepatellar bursae
of the knee
MOI: the bursae may
become irritated from
continued kneeling or
repetitive fall on the
knee -- may also be
caused from over-use
of the patellar tendon
Prepatellar Bursitis
S/Sx: obvious localized
swelling
Tx: rest, NSAID’s and
ice -- when they are able
to return to play, they
should heat the area
before play and ice
after-- the knee should
be protected from
further trauma with
padding
Torn Medial Collateral Ligament
Def: Sprain of the MCL
MOI: Usually a direct blow to the lateral
side of the knee causing a valgus force