The athlete's knee

The trend of the 1990s is for improved physical fitness with increased participation in exercise and sports. As a result, there has been an increased incidence in sport-related injuries with the knee being one of the most common areas affected. Ambulatory surgical centers can expect to see increasing numbers of arthroscopic knee surgeries. It is important for the nursing staff to understand the anatomy and physiology of the knee, nature of the injury, treatment, and discharge planning.