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The differential diagnoses for posterior knee pain include pathology to the bones, musculotendinous structures, ligaments, and/or to the bursas. Less common are neurologic and vascular injuries. Also tumours, such as a begin tumour that contains both bone and cartilage and usually occurs near the end of a long bone (osteochondroma) or bony tumours.
Sep 12, 2022 · First, the differential diagnosis for knee pain is complex and obtaining a clear history remains essential for diagnosis. The following flow chart provides an overview of how to approach the diagnosis of knee pain in the adult ( algorithm 1 ).
Nov 1, 2018 · This article reviews the history, physical examination, and imaging of undifferentiated knee pain in adults and adolescents. It covers common causes, clinical findings, and recommendations for referral and management of knee pain.
Sep 1, 2003 · The patient's description of knee pain is helpful in focusing the differential diagnosis. 4 It is important to clarify the characteristics of the pain, including its onset (rapid or insidious),...
Jun 12, 2010 · Knee pain more commonly presents in the anterior, medial, and lateral aspect of the knee and less often in the posterior aspect of the knee. The differential diagnosis for posterior knee pain is broad and includes pathology to the bones, musculotendinous structures, ligaments, nerves, vascular components, and/or to the bursas.
- S. English, D. Perret
- 2010
Differential Diagnosis For Knee Effusions • Injury/Event –Fracture –Dislocation –Cruciate Tear –Bone Bruise –Meniscus Tear • No Injury/Event –DJD –Septic Arthritis –Gout/CPPD –PVNS –Chondromatosis –Inflammatory Arthritis –Reactive Arthritis –Spontaneous Hemarthrosis
Jun 12, 2010 · The differential diagnosis for posterior knee pain is broad and includes pathology to the bones, musculotendinous structures, ligaments, nerves, vascular components, and/or to the bursas.
