Magee Chapter 21 Flashcards
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Functions of Menisci
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Load sharing Reducing joint contact stresses Shock absorption Passive joint stabilization Limiting extremes of flexion and extension Proprioception
2
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Diagnosis of meniscal pathology
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History of twisting while weight bearing History of hyperflexion of the knee Joint line tenderness Minimal to moderate swelling Pain on forced flexion Limited extension with spring block end feel MRI High suspicion
3
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Classification of Meniscal Tears
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Oblique Transverse Vertical Flap Peripheral Vertical longitudinal Discoid Complex
