KNEE LIGAMENT AND MENISCAL INJURIES

Authors
SWENSON TM HARNER CD
Citation
Tm. Swenson et Cd. Harner, KNEE LIGAMENT AND MENISCAL INJURIES, The Orthopedic clinics of North America, 26(3), 1995, pp. 529-546
Citations number
88
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics
Journal title
The Orthopedic clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
00305898
Volume
26
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Pages
529 - 546
Database
ISI
SICI code
0030-5898(1995)26:3<529:KLAMI>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Assessment of knee injuries os a common component of a busy orthopaedi c practice. After critical evaluation, a number of patients will be fo und to have meniscal or ligament pathology. This article reviews the v ital roles these structures play in normal knee function. In addition, the potentially deleterious effects of knee ligament and meniscal inj uries are discussed, along with providing a rationale for the currentl y recommended treatment of these injuries.