Knee Fractures

Seth Probert; Aditya Raghunandan

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-15356-3_8

Knee Fractures

Seth Probert, Aditya Raghunandan

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

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In this chapter, knee fractures are discussed. The basics of fractures are reviewed and then the common and less common fractures that occur in the knee are reviewed. For each fracture, an overview of the fracture is provided followed by a discussion of its clinical presentation, diagnostic studies, treatment and return to activities guidelines. Understanding the types of fractures that occur in the knee, as well as their evaluation and management is important in anyone taking care of patients with knee pathologies.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	A Case-Based Approach to Knee Pain
Subtitle of host publication	a Pocket Guide to Pathology, Diagnosis and Management
Publisher	Springer International Publishing AG
Pages	185-201
Number of pages	17
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031153563
ISBN (Print)	9783031153556
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15356-3_8
State	Published - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

Compartment syndrome
Fibula
Fracture
Knee pain
Stress fracture
Tibial plateau
Tibial shaft

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General Medicine

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