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14 sty 2022 · Popliteus injuries or injuries of the popliteus musculotendinous complex occur within the scope of posterolateral corner injuries of the knee and include avulsions, complete and partial tendinous and myotendinous tears as well as muscle injuries.
8 maj 2024 · A Popliteus muscle injury is a strain or tear of a small muscle located at the back of the knee. A Popliteus strain causes pain in the back of the knee and can occur suddenly, or develop gradually over time from overuse. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda Goonetilleke, 13th Dec. 2021.
The treatment for popliteus tendinopathy includes rest, ice application, elevation, an elastic wrap, physical therapy, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication for pain, such as aspirin or ibuprofen. Additional treatment for popliteus tendinopathy may include oral corticosteroids or corticosteroid injections.
The tendon of the popliteus passes through the popliteal hiatus, entering the knee joint and inserting into the lateral femoral condyle at the end of the popliteal sulcus. The main tendinous component inserts into the lateral femoral condyle with variable aponeurotic attachments to the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus and the fibular head.
9 lis 2021 · Popliteus tendinopathy is a knee injury that typically occurs in combination with other traumatic injuries of the lateral knee, especially posterolateral corner structures, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), and meniscus 1.
It is not uncommon to see interstitial splitting and partial tearing superimposed upon tendinosis (Figure 10). Figure 10: Interstitial split of the popliteus tendon. A fat-suppressed coronal proton-density-weighted image of the knee demonstrates an interstitial split (arrow)of the popliteus tendon.
1 mar 2014 · The anatomy, function, and imaging of the popliteus and associated structures are described, with emphasis on MR imaging of the musculotendinous complex and associated pathologic conditions. The popliteus is a relatively small but unique muscle of the knee.
