The Patella – More than Just a Sesamoid Bone
Although the patellofemoral joint is not a true articulation, is serves a very important purpose. As the largest sesamoid bone in the body, it forms the least congruent joint in the body.
Sharing a Clinical Problem-Solving Scenario
Sharing a Clinical Problem-Solving Scenario Many times I find myself in situations where I wish I could record an athlete/client interaction because of the opportunity for it to be a teachable moment. Students and novice practitioners could benefit from seeing the clinical …
Arthrometers Provide Objective Data in Orthopedics
Arthrometers Provide Objective Data in Orthopedics Orthopedics is about precision. Decisions should be based on objective data. In the 1980’s, Med Metrics Corp. Inc. developed a knee arthrometer called the KT1000. For …
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The Knee: More than a hinge joint!
Although knee mobilizations are relatively easy, quantifying millimeters of motion is not a something we should take for granted.
When are Knee Radiographs Recommended?
When are Knee Radiographs Recommended? When evaluating injuries to the knee it is usually helpful to know something about the mechanism of injury, the environment, and the footwear. The timing/location of the pain and the timing/magnitude of the swelling can yield valuable information about the injury. We …