PPT-Meniscus Injury

What is a Meniscus The menisci are crescentshaped fibrocartilaginous discs located between the distal femoral condyles and proximal tibial plateau Function of the Meniscus Distributes stress across the joint surface by providing a larger area of contact. Each knee has two menisci an inner and outer meniscus The meniscus functions as a shock absorber between the rounded thigh bone femur and tibia The meniscus is rubbery tissue that loses its elasticity with age Meniscus tears are very common occurrin MENISCi. . AND . LIGAMENTs . INJURY. ANDALIB.A.MD. ALZAHRA HOSPITAL. medial meniscus. The medial meniscus is a C-shaped structure larger in radius than the lateral meniscus, with the posterior horn being wider than the anterior. The anterior horn is attached firmly to the tibia anterior to the . A PICTORIAL REVIEW. EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT. ABSTRACT ID:  IRIA . – 1177. Authors. : Dr . Subarekha T B*, Dr Mohan Kumar Y*, Dr Murugesan A*, Dr Anbarasu A. **, Dr . Sivasubramanian B**, . Institution: . 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. Anatomy. Look . Feel . Move. :. Active . Passive. Special tests. ROM:. Extension= 0 to -10°. Flexion= 130-150°. Special tests. Sag sign. Posterior/anterior drawer . McMurray’s. Lachman’s. Valgus/Varus stress. Assistant Professor. University of Georgia Health Sciences Center. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. No Financial Disclosures. Orthopedic Surgeon. Sports Medicine. Knee, Shoulder, Elbow Surgery. Zac Snow PT, DPT. Director of Rehabilitation. Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists powered by Incite Rehab. Fayetteville & Rogers, Arkansas. 2018 Razorback Sports Medicine Symposium. Saturday, February 24th. . Assessing the Knee Joint. Determining the mechanism of injury is critical. History- Current Injury. Past history. Mechanism- what position was your body in?. Did the knee collapse?. Did you hear or feel anything?. UCSF Clinical Professor Orthopedic Surgery. Disclosures. Consultant for . Moximed. Stock Shareholder . Ceterix. 50 Y O female, stepped off a curb 2 weeks ago. Acute R knee pain and swelling. Posterior medial pain. Rehabilitation appointments are once every 1 to 2 weeksGood control and no pain with sport and work specic movements, including impactPrecautionsPost-activity soreness should resolve within 24 ho wHat Is It? the meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage in the knee that cushions and acts as a shock absorber between your thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia). you have both an inner (medial) BR Gelbart Orthopaedic Surgeon/Knee Surgery Fellow, Honorary consultant, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital Soft TissueKnee Clinic, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Witwatersrand, Jo 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 Joseph Noah, MD. Suncoast . Orthopaedic. Surgery. And Sports Medicine. Meniscal Anatomy. Medial and Lateral. Semilunar in shape. Essential in distributing load and reducing joint forces. Act as secondary stabilizers of the knee.