General Principles History and Physical Examination History Hand dominance Location: medial, lateral, anterior, or posterior Type of pain: radiating, numbness/tingling, stiffness, mechanical symptoms (locking/catching) Duration of symptoms Mechanism of injury Pain modifiers Activity related: gripping, lifting, pushing, throwing, punching History…
As the number of primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions performed annually continues to increase, the number of revision procedures is also projected to increase. A larger number of patients returning to high-demand sports and activities following primary reconstruction has…
OVERVIEW Chapter synopsis The outside-in technique of meniscus repair is useful for treating tears amenable to repair within the anterior horn and body. As our understanding of the biomechanical consequences of meniscal deficiency has improved, a detailed understanding of this…