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A SLAP tear or SLAP lesion is an injury to the superior glenoid labrum (fibrocartilaginous rim attached around the margin of the glenoid cavity in the shoulder blade) that initiates in the back of the labrum and stretches toward the front into the attachment point of the long head of the biceps tendon. SLAP is an acronym for " Superior Labrum ...
Good [ 1 ] Frequency. Up to 1 in 10,000 per year [ 2 ] Patellar tendon rupture is a tear of the tendon that connects the knee cap (patella) to the tibia. [ 1 ] Often there is sudden onset of pain and walking is difficult. [ 1 ] In a complete rupture, the ability to extend that knee is decreased. [ 1 ] A pop may be felt when it occurs.
Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper's knee, is an overuse injury of the tendon that straightens the knee. [ 1 ] Symptoms include pain in the front of the knee. [ 1 ] Typically the pain and tenderness is at the lower part of the kneecap, though the upper part may also be affected. [ 2 ] Generally there is no pain when the person is at rest ...
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS; not to be confused with jumper's knee) is knee pain as a result of problems between the kneecap and the femur. [4] The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. [2] [4] Pain may worsen with sitting down with a bent knee for long periods of time, excessive use, or climbing and ...
Osgood–Schlatter disease causes pain in the front lower part of the knee. [9] This is usually at the ligament-bone junction of the patellar ligament and the tibial tuberosity. [10] The tibial tuberosity is a slight elevation of bone on the anterior and proximal portion of the tibia.
Dead arm syndrome starts with repetitive motion and forces on the posterior capsule of the shoulder. The posterior capsule is a band of fibrous tissue that interconnects with tendons of the rotator cuff of the shoulder. Four muscles and their tendons make up the rotator cuff. They cover the outside of the shoulder to hold, protect and move the ...
Prepatellar bursitis. Prepatellar bursitis is an inflammation of the prepatellar bursa at the front of the knee. It is marked by swelling at the knee, which can be tender to the touch and which generally does not restrict the knee's range of motion. It can be extremely painful and disabling as long as the underlying condition persists.
Chondromalacia patellae (also known as CMP) is an inflammation of the underside of the patella and softening of the cartilage. The cartilage under the kneecap is a natural shock absorber, and overuse, injury, and many other factors can cause increased deterioration and breakdown of the cartilage. The cartilage is no longer smooth and therefore ...