title: Ligamentous injuries of the knee.
abstract: Among the most potentially debilitating injuries to the athlete's knee are those injuries involving the ligaments. The unhappy sequelae of instability and premature osteoarthritis may be avoided by prompt, accurate recognition of the injury, appropriate delivery of treatment, and subsequent maintenance of rehabilitation.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005082:Physical Exertion; D013177:Sports; D013178:Sports Medicine; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000145:classification; D014945:Wound Healing