title: Office evaluation and management of the symptomatic knee.
abstract: In summary, data recorded during the office evaluation should include a chief complaint, a subjective history, a functional history, motion and strength analysis, and objective examination measurements. Storage and access of these data may be categorized on the basis of probable etiology. Finally, the historic and examination criteria for conservative or surgical care may be reviewed periodically to evaluate the results of a specific treatment and changes may be made as necessary to improve patient satisfaction and improve the physician's diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Terry
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged