Meniscal injuries

The knee is the largest and one of the strongest joints in the body. It is used in all forms of vigorous activity and is relatively unprotected. This lends it to being one of the most injured joints in the body. In addition to being traumatized, there are several other forms of pathology that can ma...

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Published inThe Nursing clinics of North America Vol. 26; no. 1; p. 181
Main Author Folcik, M A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1991
Subjects
Athletic Injuries - diagnosis
Athletic Injuries - therapy
Calcinosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Menisci, Tibial - anatomy & histology
Menisci, Tibial - pathology
Tibial Meniscus Injuries
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Summary:The knee is the largest and one of the strongest joints in the body. It is used in all forms of vigorous activity and is relatively unprotected. This lends it to being one of the most injured joints in the body. In addition to being traumatized, there are several other forms of pathology that can manifest symptoms of pain, swelling, and instability. Fortunately, most of the problems can be treated with conservative methods or by arthroscopy.
ISSN:0029-6465
DOI:10.1016/S0029-6465(22)03016-X