Diagnosing Acute Knee Injuries.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1080/00913847.1993.11710402.
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Abstract
In brief Though pain, swelling, and instability can suggest one of many acute knee injuries, a systematic method for evaluation can help primary care physicians pinpoint the injury on the initial exam. Sophisticated evaluation techniques aren't always needed. A complete history, a physical exam with thorough palpation, tests to evaluate ligament function, and a standard radiographic series can usually provide enough information to specifically diagnose the patient's injury in the office.
Anatomy
- knee