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Knee impingement syndromes

C Faletti1, N De Stefano, G Giudice

  • 1Diagnostic Imaging Service, Institute for Sports Medicine, Turin, Italy.

European Journal of Radiology
|July 4, 1998
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Knee impingement syndromes in athletes are common. This study classifies frequent knee pathologies causing these syndromes, aiding diagnosis through various methods.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Knee impingement syndromes are frequently reported in athletes.
  • These syndromes present with non-specific periarticular pain, often without acute trauma.
  • The patient demographic included athletes aged 16-55, with a majority of women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To classify the most common knee pathologies causing impingement syndromes.
  • To correlate these pathologies with diagnostic work-up procedures.
  • To improve the diagnostic accuracy for knee impingement.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records from sports-medicine check-ups (1995-1997).
  • Analysis of patient complaints of non-specific knee pain.

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  • Classification of conditions based on symptom location (medial, lateral, anterior, posterior).

    • Main Results:

    • Anterior syndromes: Patellofemoral disorders (torsion, dysplasia), Hoffa's fat pad inflammation, jumper's knee.
    • Posterior syndromes: Midcalf muscle insertion issues, popliteus hypertrophy.
    • Medial syndromes: Parapatellar synovial fold, pes anserinus tendinitis.
    • Lateral syndromes: Tensor fasciae latae insertion inflammation, popliteal and biceps femoris tendon issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Impingement syndromes are significant knee disorders in athletes, distinct from meniscal/ligament injuries.
    • Diagnostic imaging is crucial for accurate identification and classification of specific conditions.
    • A systematic approach considering pathology and diagnostic methods improves patient management.