title: Running injuries of the knee.
abstract: Running injuries of the knee are very common. Significant risk factors for injuries are high mileage, previous injury, and rapid change in the program. Because two thirds of running injuries are training related, training is an important aspect of the history. In the case of knee injuries, the examination must include the entire lower extremity and not concentrate only on the knee. Most running injuries, whether in the knee or elsewhere, are managed conservatively but, as with any condition, surgery is sometimes indicated. During rehabilitation from injury or surgery, the physician must supervise the rehabilitation and the return to running to avoid reinjury.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Healthcare Northwest, Eugene, Oregon, USA.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D012420:Running / Q000293:injuries*