Knee injuries occur due to twisting or bending force applied to the knee. It also occurs due to sports injuries, falls, or accidents. The common types of knee injuries are sprains, strains, bursitis, dislocations, fractures, and meniscus tears. The signs and symptoms are knee pain and swelling. Knee injuries are managed by RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), physical therapy, immobilization, and surgery.
Twisted Knee Injury: Comprehensive Care and Recovery
This article discusses twisted knee injuries, their causes, symptoms, and treatments. Read the article to learn more.
McMurray Test and Its Uses
McMurray's test is widely used in physical therapy practice and has a relatively high specificity and a low sensitivity.
Novel Digital Arthrometer - An Overview
The novel digital arthrometer is a quantitative instrument for measuring the anterior translation of the tibia after ACL injury and in healthy individuals.
Patellar Tendon Graft - Uses, Benefits, and Procedure
The patellar tendon graft is a surgical procedure used to correct knee injury or rupture. Read this article to know more.
Interventions in Footwear Techniques to Prevent Running Related Knee Injuries
Running-related knee injuries are becoming more frequent and receiving more attention and can be prevented with changes in technique, footwear, and treatments.
MCL Sprain - Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The medial collateral ligament sprain in the knee causes pain, swelling, and lack of stability in the knee.
Treatment of Ligament Injuries of the Knee Joint
The knee joint is a synovial joint articulating a pair of long bones, separated by a capsular ligament and articular cartilage.
Knee Cartilage Injury - Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
Articular cartilage injuries are more common among athletes with significant pain and functional limitations. If left untreated, it leads to serious complications.
