title: Nonligamentous problems of the athlete's knee.
abstract: Acute and chronic nonligamentous problems of the athlete's knee are outlined, emphasizing diagnosis and treatment. Most such problems can be managed by the family physician or general practitioner, and recommendations are made for the referral of more complex problems.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001168:Arthritis / Q000175:diagnosis; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002062:Bursitis / Q000628:therapy; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D003288:Contusions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy; D050724:Fractures, Cartilage; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries; D013178:Sports Medicine; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy