0
What else can I help you with?
Where is the patellofemoral joint found?
The patellofemoral joint is found in the knee, between the kneecap and thighbone.
What implications does q angle have for patellofemoral problems?
The increased q angle typically found in females increases the risk of patellofemoral pain syndrome.
What does it mean if you have a degenerative change at the patellofemoral articulation in your knee?
It means you have some age-related arthritis in your knee where the kneecap meets the thighbone.
What does patellofemoral crepitations mean?
Patellofemoral crepitations is noise and/or vibration that is felt when the person bends and straightens the knee. It is a symptom of several conditions, one of which is a weakness of the kneww muscles which require exercise in the form of walking or physical therapy.patell = platella or knee capfemor = femur or thigh-al = pertaining to (adjective ending)crepitation = to crackle, crack, creak
Is the patellofemoral joint in the knee joint?
Yes, the patellofemoral joint is part of the knee joint. It is formed between the patella (kneecap) and the femur (thigh bone) and helps in the movement and stabilization of the knee during activities like walking, running, and jumping.
What does tibio-femoral and patellofemoral joint spaces are preserved mean?
If a joint space is preserved, it means the space is normal and not showing signs of arthritis. In your case, the joint spaces in the knee were found to be normal.
How is patellofemoral pain syndrome diagnosed?
Your doctor will probably be able to tell you if you have it or not. That's how I found out about mine. I went in for a checkup and mentioned my knees had been hurting me latley. She measured my legs and noticed I was knock-kneed. She told me I probably had patellofemoral pain syndrome.
What is the medical term for runner's knee?
The medical term for runner's knee is patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Will patellofemoral syndrome heal?
Yes, it will, but after several strenuous weeks of physical therapy and strengthening.
What is lateral patellofemoral joint chondral loss?
Overuse, injury or other factors may lead to a condition known as chondromalacia patella, a general term indicating damage to the cartilage under your kneecap. A more accurate term for chondromalacia patella is patellofemoral pain syndrome.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the fibula?
fibularFibular or PeronealFibular or Peronealfibular
What is patellofemoral and lateral compartment degeneration?
Degeneration means age-related arthritis. In this case, it's found in the knee joint.
