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Patellar tracking problems in athletes.

W M Walsh1, M Helzer-Julin

  • 1Sports Medicine Center, Omaha, Nebraska.

Primary Care
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
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Patellofemoral joint pain and instability, often congenital, affect knee function. Newer McConnell techniques offer a promising addition to conservative rehabilitation, enabling pain-free recovery for many patients with extensor mechanism issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics of the Knee Joint

Background:

  • Patellofemoral joint dysfunction is a common cause of knee problems, ranging from pain to instability.
  • These issues often stem from congenital predispositions and affect the extensor mechanism.
  • While many conditions respond to conservative rehabilitation, some chronic syndromes prove challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of newer McConnell techniques in managing patellofemoral joint dysfunction.
  • To assess the role of these techniques as an addition to existing extensor mechanism rehabilitation strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical practice incorporating McConnell techniques for patellofemoral pain and instability.
  • Assessment of patient outcomes, focusing on pain reduction and return to function.

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Main Results:

  • McConnell techniques have been integrated into the treatment armamentarium for the extensor mechanism.
  • These techniques have facilitated a pain-free return to function for a majority of patients treated.

Conclusions:

  • McConnell techniques represent a valuable advancement in managing patellofemoral joint problems.
  • The techniques contribute positively to the rehabilitation of the extensor mechanism, improving patient outcomes.