title: Examining the knee joint.
abstract: Appropriate history taking and examination can ensure accurate diagnosis of common knee problems, and rapid and effective interventions or referral to orthopaedic specialists. This article describes the anatomy of the knee joint and discusses relevant history taking, the examination process, special tests and radiology, as well as common knee injuries and their management.
authors.affiliation: Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne. d.monk@northumbria.ac.uk
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Monk
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000502:physiology; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular