Knee Trauma
The knee is one of the most commonly injured parts of the body. Sports, falls, and motor-vehicle accidents account for the vast majority of knee pain and injuries to the knee. The different types of common knee injuries to the knee are defined by the affected anatomy of the knee and the mechanism by which it’s injured.
- Risk factors for knee injury include overuse, improper training, having osteoporosis,and playing high-impact sports that involve sudden changes in direction.
- The main signs and symptoms of knee injury are knee pain and swelling.
- Knee injuries are diagnosed by a history and physical examination. Sometimes an X-ray or MRI may be done.
- Treatment of knee injuries depends on the type and severity of the injury and can involve RICE therapy (rest, ice, compression, elevation), physical therapy, immobilization, or surgery.
