Meniscus Tear Flashcards

1
Q

Meniscal tear

A

tear in the meniscus

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2
Q

what type of injury causes it

A

twisting

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3
Q

signs

A
delayed onset of swelling
pain worse when straightening knee
knee locking 
knee giving away
tenderness along the joint line
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4
Q

investigations

A

MRI

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5
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management

A
rest
ice
compression
elevation
NSAIDs
surgery
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