The popliteus muscle originates at the lateral condyle and travels underneath the biceps femoris tendon and lateral collateral ligament (LCL). It inserts on the posteromedial surface...
Commonly presents with lateral knee pain when the knee is partially flexed 15 to 30 degrees while weight-bearing or when sitting cross legged
Severe lateral knee pain accompanied by sw...
Treatment plan for isolated popliteal tendon rupture has not been formalized 3[C].
Usually conservative with ice, rest, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for p...
Treatment plan has not been formalized for isolated popliteal tendonitis 3.
Consider follow-up after initial 6-wk conservative management for overuse popliteal ten...
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Popliteal tendonitis is a rare cause of posterolateral knee pain most likely to occur in long distance runners or hikers (especially after significant downhill activity).
In the case of...
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