Knee Meniscus Lesions Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the pain located with the meniscus lesions?
A
along the joint line (a few millimeters below Xi Yan)
2
Q
What would be one of the key signs of a meniscus lesion?
A
knee can give way
OR
locks
3
Q
Pain with meniscus lesions can be felt when?
A
crepitus CAN be felt too (not just heard)
walking stairs up or down
deep knee bends (YOGA :/)
4
Q
How can one determine where the meniscal tear is?
A
MRI
5
Q
Prognosis (how many TX)?
A
total 8-12, 4-6 bi/wk for change
avascular surgery
6
Q
What is the TCM diagnosis for meniscal lesion/tear?
A
KD Yin, Jing def.
7
Q
Treating MEDIAL Meniscus with these points
A
Medial Knee Eye, SP8, SP9, SP10, BL40, GB34
8
Q
Treating LATERAL Meniscus with these points
A
Lateral Knee Eye, ST35, ST36, BL39, GB34
