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.
The “Other” Cruciate Ligament, AKA PCL
The posterior cruciate (PCL) is composed of two bands that blend together. It attaches to the posterior intercondylar area and passes anterosuperiorly to insert into the lateral surface of the medial femoral condyle. The PCL is responsible for posterior translation of the tibia on the femur in open kinetic chain and anterior translation of the femur on the tibia in closed kinetic chain.
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 …
Adiposity and Osteoarthritis
Special thanks to DPT students Kelly Gabbett, Sarah Glazewski, Mark Abrams, Victoria Bensinger (Widener University Class of 2024) We all know that carrying excessive weight has a negative impact on our joints but the magnitude of that impact goes beyond the compression forces. When an individual is overweight or obese, the …