title: Medial and lateral collateral injuries: prognosis and treatment.
abstract: This article presents a comprehensive review of medial and lateral knee ligament injuries. It reviews the basic anatomy, physical examination, imaging techniques, and current treatment of medial and lateral knee injuries. It includes a step-by-step guide to proper physical examination of the knee as well as MRI images. Current treatment of medial and lateral knee injuries is extensively reviewed to aid the primary care physician in diagnosis and provision of care.
authors.affiliation: Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Family Practice, University of Kentucky, K-315, Kentucky Clinic, Lexington, KY 40536-0284, USA. jamesdquarles@bellsouth.net
authors.forename: James D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Quarles
authors.forename: Robert G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Hosey
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D017888:Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee / Q000293:injuries*; D010808:Physical Examination; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome