Primary evaluation and management of knee injuries.
In summary, knee injuries may be difficult to evaluate, but a systematic approach can lead one to an accurate, precise diagnosis. Certain injuries require higher priority management, and more expedient care and recognition of these is critical (Table 1).
D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy; D050724:Fractures, Cartilage; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery; D008022:Ligaments / Q000293:injuries; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries; D010808:Physical Examination; D011859:Radiography; D013396:Suction