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ORTHOPEDICS: UPPER EXTREMITY > MENISCAL INJURIES > Flashcards

MENISCAL INJURIES Flashcards

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Mechanism

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Twisting injury, atraumatic in older adults

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Physical Exam

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Pain with full flexion
Pain with full extension
Medial joint line tendernss
+/- Small Effusion

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Complications

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Bucket handle tear - locked knee (lacking full extension)

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EM Management

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Follow up with ortho, sports medicine or family medicine in 1-2 weeks

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History

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Swelling occurs hours after injury
Pain with squatting / stairs
Swelling after activity

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ORTHOPEDICS: UPPER EXTREMITY (45 decks)

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