Question 1

what does patellar tendon-lateral femoral condyle friction syndrome mean ?

Accepted Answer

Friction: This refers to friction between your patellar tendon (the part just under your kneecap), and the end of your femur.  Misalignment of the patella can be a cause, which is why physical therapy can be very effective, to restore better patellar tracking.  Other treatment options include injections, nsaids (i.e. Ibuprofen, aleve), and surgery.

Question 2

what does moderate acute patellar tendon-lateral femoral condylar friction syndrome mean?

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: Moderate acute patellar tendon-lateral femoral condylar friction syndrome is a medical condition that affects the knee joint. It is also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome or runner's knee. This condition occurs when there is friction between the patellar tendon and the lateral femoral condyle, which is the bony bump on the outer side of the knee joint.

Question 3

what is a treatment for the patellar tendon called?

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Patellar tendon: Any rupture of a tendon requires surgery or repair.

Question 4

ive got partial tears in my patellar tendon & oedma from a football injury last year. what treatments would help me recover? would massage or acupuncture heal it?

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: It has been a year but you are still not yet recovered. You should revisit an orthopedist. If no surgery is not indicated, then you will be referred to a physical therapy program with multiple modality approaches. Massage and/or acupuncture are mainly for pain relief, not for functional correction. Take care.

Question 5

27 year old female..had lateral patellar dislocation in feb.my mri shows bone bruise on lateral condyle of femur and minimal joint effusion.treatment?

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Conservative : Treatment- nsaids, warms packs /ace wrap application, physical therapy, immobilization with a brace.The small fluid accumulation may resolve by itself otherwise it needs to be drained if it builds up. Follow up with ur orthopedic. Best wishes! http://reference.Medscape.Com/article/90068-treatment#showall.

Question 6

what is chondromalacia medial femoral condyle and chondromalacia patella? my mri of the left knee result. is this serious? what is the treatment?

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Thin cartilage: Chondromalacia is thinning or loss of cartilage from multiple causes, mostly trauma from direct injury or overuse. Rest &knee joint support, including upper leg muscle strengthening are the main rxs. Adjunctive relief may be possible from a 7 active ingredient glucosamine product and epa omega 3 fish oil at a dose of at least 600 mg, but a response should not exceed 4 weeks. Wt control is key!

Question 7

what is petellar tendon lateral femoral condyle friction syndrome and how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

Hoffa's syndrome: Due to trauma or altered biomechanics or wear and tear inflammation, the anterior fat pad of your knee gets pinched between the femoral condyle and the kneecap.  Treatment is usually conservative at first (rest, ice, nsaids, pt), but sometimes surgery is done when conservative treatment fails.

Question 8

how can you cure patellar tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: For complete patellar tendon ruptures this is surgery for repair.  For partial tears or degeneration (tendinosis/tendinopathy) can maybe consider therapy and protected activity.

Question 9

what happens to the patellar tendon reflex after running on the spot and why does this happen?
please help, this is urgent

Accepted Answer

Patellar reflex: The patellar tendon reflex is an involuntary reflex arc that occurs in response to rapid stretching of the tendon. When the tendon is tapped with a reflex hammer, involuntary stimulation of the quadriceps muscle (e.g., knee extension) is produced. Running and other exercises that promote fatiguability of the quad muscles can blunt, but typically cannot eliminate, the effect of the reflex itself.

Question 10

i partially tore my hamstring 2 months ago.  its improving but there is a pulsating feeling around my patellar tendon.  do you know what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Not related.: The hamstring attaches in the back of the knee in 2 places. Neither is close to the patellar tendon. 
Maybe you HAV  athin knee and are feeling the trasmitted noise of the artery in the back of the knee, in between the 2 hamstring tendons.

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