Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Knee injuries in general practice].

R P Jakob1

  • 1Klinik für Chirurgie, Kantonsspital Fribourg.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|January 13, 2001
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Accurate clinical examination and imaging aid in diagnosing common knee injuries like patellar dislocations and ligament tears. Prompt diagnosis ensures appropriate referral and timely treatment for optimal knee function.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Positive outcomes following Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis (AMIC) in the treatment of retropatellar chondral lesions: a retrospective analysis of a patient registry.

BMC musculoskeletal disorders·2023
Same author

Acute isolated injury of the posterior cruciate ligament treated by a dynamic anterior drawer brace: a preliminary report.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume·2010
Same author

Repair of superficial osteochondral defects with an autologous scaffold-free cartilage construct in a caprine model: implantation method and short-term results.

Osteoarthritis and cartilage·2006
Same author

Impact loading of articular cartilage during transplantation of osteochondral autograft.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume·2005
Same author

[Closing wedge osteotomy of the tibial head in treatment of single compartment arthrosis].

Der Orthopade·2004
Same author

Ten-year patient and prosthesis survival after unipolar hip hemiarthroplasty in female patients over 70 years old.

The Journal of arthroplasty·2003
Same journal

[Multimodal Cardiac Imaging: New Developments for Clinical Practice].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Coronary angiography: From cardiac catheterization to advanced interventional cardiovascular imaging].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Athlete's heart: role of cardiac imaging in the prevention of sudden cardiac death].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Multimodal imaging in cardiac amyloidosis and cardiac sarcoidosis].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

[Inflammatory Heart Disease: The Role of Multimodality Cardiac Imaging in Myocarditis and Pericarditis].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
Same journal

State-of-the-Art Cardiac Imaging

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Radiology

Context:

  • Knee joint injuries are common and often diagnosed through clinical examination and imaging.
  • Traditional diagnostic arthroscopy is increasingly replaced by advanced imaging techniques.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective patient management by traumatologists and orthopedic surgeons.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the diagnostic utility of clinical examination and imaging in knee joint injuries.
  • To emphasize the role of aspiration in refining diagnoses before surgical consultation.
  • To provide guidance on the optimal timing and management strategies for specific knee injuries.

Summary:

  • Clinical evaluation, including specific tests like McMurray's and Lachman's, aids in diagnosing meniscal and anterior cruciate ligament injuries.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Radiological assessments and joint aspiration enhance diagnostic accuracy, guiding orthopedic referrals.
  • Management strategies vary, with non-emergency approaches for meniscal tears and delayed surgery for anterior cruciate ligament tears recommended.
  • Impact:

    • Improved diagnostic accuracy for knee injuries, reducing reliance on invasive procedures.
    • Optimized patient pathways, ensuring timely and appropriate surgical or non-surgical interventions.
    • Enhanced understanding of injury-specific management, potentially improving patient outcomes and knee rehabilitation.