Evaluation of acute knee injuries.
Early, accurate diagnosis and aggressive treatment are important in returning a patient with an acute knee injury to full function. Although many problems, such as acute tendinitis and mild sprains, can be simply treated with short periods of rest, some disabilities may be chronic or recurrent and require more invasive treatment. Many acute injuries necessitate emergency treatment or early surgical intervention. Detailed history taking and a thorough and knowledgeable examination of the knee are the key elements in evaluation. Special tests and radiographic studies are also helpful.
Rothenberg
M H
MH
University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison.
Graf
B K
BK
D001175:Arthrography / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012307:Risk Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed