Knee Menisci: A Review of Function, Presentation and Assessment Tool

Skinner, Brendon Mr, Ashworth, Paul Mr and Bateman, Steve Mr (2014) Knee Menisci: A Review of Function, Presentation and Assessment Tool. sportEx medicine, 62 . pp. 12-18. ISSN 1471-8138

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Abstract

The article provides an overview of knee meniscal Injuries. It will review elements relating the structure and function of the medial and lateral meniscai, the common mechanisms of injury, and the presentation of signs and symptoms following injury. The article also provides descriptions of the current assessment tests and procedures commonly used by practitioners in confirming diagnosis of this injury. Finally, the article review the research literature that evaluates the accuracy, specificity, sensitivity and predictive values of each test.


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