Musculoskeletal Key

Abstract “Shin splints” is best thought of as a clinical syndrome defined in terms of pain and discomfort in the anterior portion of the leg from repetitive activity on hard…

Abstract The focus of this chapter is compartment syndrome of the leg. The evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic compartment syndrome are described. The updated use of technologies…

Abstract Achilles tendinopathy exists along a spectrum of peritendinitis to tendinosis or tendinopathy and complete tear. This condition commonly affects middle-aged men who play tennis, basketball, or other quick start-and-stop…

Abstract Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) is one of the most common conditions in sports medicine and is the most common diagnosis of anterior knee pain. PFS is a clinical diagnosis with…

Abstract Jumper’s knee is an overuse injury of the patellar tendon. Whereas the act of jumping places stress on the knee, the greatest load on the knee extensor mechanism occurs…

Abstract Many causes of fibular (peroneal) neuropathy have been identified in the literature making it the most common entrapment neuropathy of the lower extremity. As the anatomical pathway is reviewed,…

Abstract Total hip arthroplasty, commonly called hip replacement surgery, involves the reconstruction of a diseased, damaged, or ankylosed hip joint. The primary symptom of hip disease is groin pain, but…

Abstract Quadriceps tendinopathy is a rare cause of anterior knee pain. It is typically caused by repetitive overloading of the quadriceps tendon as it inserts into the proximal patella. It…

Abstract A bursa is a closed sac filled with synovial fluid. Traditionally, bursitis has been the preferred term for a painful bursa. Recently, the term bursopathy has been adopted by…

Abstract The hip labrum is a triangular fibrocartilage structure that attaches to the rim of the acetabulum. The hip labrum assists with joint stability and function. The labrum can be…