title: Overuse injuries of the extensor mechanism in athletes.
abstract: This article reviews the functional anatomy, pathophysiology, and overall management of overuse injuries of the extensor mechanism in athletes.
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000503:physiopathology; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology