Abstract
Appropriate history taking and examination can ensure accurate diagnosis of common knee problems, and rapid and effective interventions or referral to orthopaedic specialists. This article describes the anatomy of the knee joint and discusses relevant history taking, the examination process, special tests and radiology, as well as common knee injuries and their management.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 28-36 |
| Journal | Emergency Nurse |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2013 |
Keywords
- anatomy
- common knee injuries
- examination
- Ottawa Knee Rules