title: [Diagnosis of acute and chronic injuries of the knee joint].
abstract: Following a general review of the basic principles of knee examination, the specific instability tests of the different ligaments are explained. The pathophysiology, the pathomechanic and the diagnostic evidence of these instability tests are shown. The diagnosis of meniscal and cartilaginous lesions are not discussed.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universität Bern, Inselspital.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rüegsegger
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Jakob
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D016119:Posterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology
vernacular_title: Diagnostik frischer und chronischer Kniegelenkverletzungen.