PPT-ACUTE KNEE INJURIES A- Lesions of the menisci .

BLigaments injuries Anatomy of knee joint Lesions of the menisci Meniscal tears The menisci have arole in1increase the stability of the knee2controlling the complex rolling and gliding actions of the joint and3distribution load during movement. Knee. Tibiofemoral. Joint. Femur run in a medial and inferior oblique direction. Sits on a vertical tibia. Tibiofemoral. Joint. Femoral condyles are convex. Articular surface of medial femoral and tibial condyle larger. Anatomy & injury prevention. Renee Chambers. High School athletes . Why to be concerned as an athlete. You use your knees for everything!. Too. common. you can injure yourself . anytime . Better understanding = better injury prevention. Kyle T. Judd MS, MD, FACS. David J. Hak . MD, MBA, FACS. Updated February 2016. 1. Anatomy. Patella. Largest sesamoid . bone. Triangular . shape (apex distal). Distal pole - patellar . tendon origin. Tibia. Femur. Patella. Fibula. Femur. Thigh bone. Longest bone in body. Connects to pelvis to form hip joint. Connects to tibia to form knee joint. Patella. Kneecap. Triangular shaped. Located at front of knee joint. Knee twisted suddenly. One or both menisci become trapped between femur and tibia. Ligaments in & around knee torn. As ages, menisci lose their rubbery consistency. . will. soften and fray. Weakened structures torn more easily. Hip . and. Knee. Lonnie D. Davis, MD. Orthopaedic Surgeon. Sports Medicine. Center for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Northern Virginia. Disclosures . I have no disclosures that are relevant to this presentation. Cedar Mountain post acute rehabilitation center provide a therapeutic environment for our residents Yucaipa. Individualized treatment programs are developed with the interdisciplinary team of nursing, social services, Healthcare and dietary in consultation with your physicians. Jasmin. . Fauteux. August 25. th. 2011. Objectives. Review:. Indications. The views. The approach. Fractures. Cases. Knee rules. PDR’s applicability has yet to be proven. Pittsburgh Decision rule potentially more specific . James J. Lehman, DC, MBA, FIANM. Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences. School of Chiropractic . Director. Community Health Clinical Education Department . University of Bridgeport . Learning Objectives. GREGORY JONES MD. ANATOMY. Chief Complaint. HISTORY. Are there any functional limitations?. Localized or systemic ?. Acute or Chronic?. Mechanism of injury?. Snapping, locking, buckling or sensation of "dislocation". • • Total Knee Replacement. Arabic. 2 Worn Knee Jointbones. The cartilage you age or from injury, effect from certain like sandpaper. As stiffness.Total Knee ReplacementDuring surgery, the KINEMATICS OF NORMAL MENISCI DURING KNEE FLEXION J.G. GUERRERO1 and M. FOIDART- DESSALLE2 From the Department of Physical Medecine, University Hospital Center of Liège, Sart Tillman-4000 LIEGE AB v11 - 01 Page 1 of 7 Management of a Meniscal Injury of the Knee Overview Injuries to the knee meniscus are one of the most common injuries seen in the knee joint. Due to this relatively high preva Ageless Knees™, developed by Christopher Ohocinski, utilizes an innovative massage wand to trigger the femoral nerve and effectively address persistent knee pain.