Notes in 01_Meniscal Tears

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Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Meniscal Tears}} {{c1::Knee pain}} {{c1::Knee clicking}} {{c1::Knee locking}} {{c1::Intermittent Swelling}} {{c1::Decreased rang…
Published	02/10/2024	Examination of {{c2::Meniscal Tears}} LOOK{{c1::Effusion}} FEEL{{c1::Tender joint line at point of tear (esp medial tear)}} MOVE{{c1::McMurrays}} te…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Meniscal Tears Acute Cause {{c1::Trauma as a result of twisting in deep flexion is the common mechanism of injury.}} Degenerative Cause {{…
Published	02/10/2024	The combination of {{c1::medial meniscus}} tear, {{c1::MCL}} tear, and an {{c1::ACL}} tear is known as{{c2::O'Donoghue’s unhappy triad/terrible triad}…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of {{c2::Meniscal Tears}}{{c1::Positive McMurray test}}{{c1::Positive Thassaly’s test}}{{c1::Radiology (X-ray & MRI) (Link radiolog…
Published	02/10/2024	Non-operative treatment of Meniscal Tears {{c1::Employ RICE techniques (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation)}} {{c1::Physiotherapy (Hamstring and Qua…
Published	02/10/2024	Surgical treatment of Meniscal TearsIf located in the outer third of the meniscus, also known as the ‘red zone’,Action: {{c1::Observation, the tear wi…
Published	02/10/2024	Surgical treatment of Meniscal TearsIf located in the inner two thirds, the ‘white zone’Action: {{c1::Arthroscopy since there is no blood supply}}
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