title: Traumatic knee injuries.
abstract: This article addresses the history and physical examination of traumatic knee injuries. The history should include differentiation between contact and non-contact sports. An audible pop usually implies anterior cruciate ligament rupture. The examination should include a thorough physical examination, especially the Lachman's test and the pivot shift sign. Ligamentous and cartilaginous injuries and their treatment are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Sports Medicine Center, Omaha, Nebraska.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Neumann
mesh_terms: D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008022:Ligaments / Q000293:injuries; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods