Musculoskeletal Key

Abstract The iliotibial band (ITB) is a dense fascia on the lateral aspect of the knee and hip. Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is an overuse injury typically referring to lateral…

Abstract Background: Stress fracture is the end result of a continuum of biologic responses to stress placed on bone. Stress fractures are complete or partial bone fractures caused by the…

Abstract Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a constellation of symptoms, typically including pain, weakness, and a feeling that the ankle episodically gives way, that persist after an…

Abstract During the last half century, total knee arthroplasty has evolved to become a common treatment for different knee maladies. During this time, advancements in preoperative and perioperative care, along…

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,…