[Forensic Analysis of 133 Cases of Knee Injuries]

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Traumatology

Background:

• Knee injuries are a significant cause of disability.
• Accurate assessment of knee injury disability is crucial for effective treatment and rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To categorize knee injury types and characteristics.
• To evaluate the disability associated with various knee injuries.
• To identify factors influencing knee injury outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 133 knee injury cases from 2017-2019.
• Statistical analysis based on injury region and disability grade.
• Evaluation of ligament injuries, meniscus injuries, fractures, and secondary traumatic arthritis.

Main Results:

• Compound knee injuries (125 cases) were more prevalent than simple injuries (8 cases).
• High incidences of ligament injury (88.72%), meniscus injury (75.19%), and fracture (57.89%) were observed.
• Anterior cruciate ligament injuries (51 cases) were significantly more common than posterior cruciate ligament injuries (12 cases).
• Secondary traumatic arthritis developed in 32 cases, with an overall disability rate of 38.35% (Grade IX and X).

Conclusions:

• Compound knee injuries are common and frequently lead to significant disability.
• Traumatic arthritis is a common complication of knee injuries.
• Assessing knee injury disability necessitates a comprehensive approach, considering multiple factors beyond joint range of motion to address stability and weight-bearing capacity.