Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Quiz
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What is a predisposing factor for Patella Femoral Pain syndrome?

  • Narrow hips
  • Weak biceps femoris
  • Regular exercise
  • Patellar malalignment (correct)
  • What is the recommended treatment for Patella Femoral Pain syndrome?

  • Rest completely for an extended period
  • Apply heat therapy
  • Ignore the pain, continue activities
  • Find cause, treat cause (correct)
  • What is the cause of Osgood Schlatters disease?

  • Traumatic fracture of the patella
  • Avascular disturbance of the patella
  • Excessive constant forceable pull of patellar tendon on tibial tubercle before bony closure (correct)
  • Weak quadriceps muscles
  • What is the main activity that can lead to Patellar Tendonitis (jumper's knee)?

    <p>Repetitive or eccentric knee extension activities (running, jumping)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common sign or symptom of chondromalacia patella?

    <p>Pain/tenderness after activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of injury for a fibula avulsion fracture?

    <p>Direct blow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action do peroneal muscles perform?

    <p>Eversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be required for a definitive diagnosis of stress fractures?

    <p>Bone scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common mechanism of tibia fractures?

    <p>Rotational weight bearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of gastrocnemius strain?

    <p>Chronic irritation leading to calcification</p> Signup and view all the answers

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