Protocol provides guidelines for post-operative rehabilitation after tendon repair. Protocol is not a substitute for individual clinical decision-making. Splinting is essential for most zones, with daily skin checks
Congenital subluxation or dislocation of ulna's distal end. Named after German surgeon Otto Wilhelm Madelung. Affects males 1:4 ratio, with no racial predominance. Symptoms typically appear during midchildhood
Patellar tendinopathy causes pain at inferior pole of patella with loading-dependent relationship. Quadriceps muscles form knee extensor mechanism through patellar tendon. Symptoms worsen with faster movement rates than slower ones
Patellar tendinopathy affects front knee tendon below kneecap. Common in sports involving jumping and running. Most common in men over age 30. Caused by overuse and repeated microscopic tendon damage
Pain on thumb side of wrist is main diagnostic criterion. Finkelstein test helps confirm diagnosis. X-rays generally not needed for diagnosis
Popliteus is a small muscle located on posterolateral knee corner. Muscle originates from lateral femoral condyle, fibular head, and lateral meniscus. Primary function is internal rotation during walking. Popliteus tendon is considered fifth major ligament of knee