title: The acute management of soft tissue injuries of the knee.
abstract: The acute management of soft tissue injuries of the knee requires knowledge of the injury mechanism, physical findings, and results of adjunctive tests. Knee dislocations, fractures, and extensive soft tissue injury requires immediate and thoughtful treatment. All injuries are afforded the benefit of the basic principles of rest, ice, compression, and elevation until definitive treatment is carried out.
authors.affiliation: Lenox Hill Hospital, 130 East 77th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA.
authors.forename: Jonathan R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Perryman
authors.forename: Elliott B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Hershman
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy