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- Stiffness and Swelling: Often worsens after periods of inactivity or during movement. Redness and Warmth: These signs may indicate inflammation or infection. Weakness or Instability: Feeling that the knee may give out during weight-bearing activities. Popping or Crunching Noises: Could suggest damage to the cartilage or menisci.
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2 days ago · Each knee has two menisci—one on the outside of the knee and one on the inside. A meniscus tear is often caused by a single acute injury—such as a sudden twist or quick turn during sports activity.
2 days ago · The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is a band of tissue located on the inner side of the knee joint. Like the ACL, it connects the femur to the tibia. However, the MCL’s purpose is to provide stability against forces that push the knee inward. The MCL is crucial for maintaining proper alignment and preventing excessive valgus stress on the knee.
3 days ago · Lie flat on your back on a firm surface. Bend one knee and straighten the opposite leg. Keeping your knee straight, lift your leg straight up toward the ceiling. If your back starts to arch, lower the height of your leg. Hold for 2 to 3 seconds, then slowly lower it back down. Repeat on the opposite leg.
4 days ago · Range of motion and strength testing. Evaluate both passive and active range of motion, including hip and knee: Flexion/extension. Abduction/adduction. Internal/external rotation. Manually test the strength of appropriate muscles, noting pain and effort of exertion. Grade each muscle for intervention guidance and future baseline comparison.
5 days ago · bucket-handle tear: displaced vertical tear. parrot beak tear: oblique radial tear. Radiographic features. Plain radiograph. On plain radiographs, meniscal tears are not visible. In rare cases secondary signs can be seen, such as a soft tissue swelling next to the meniscus when a meniscal cyst is present 4.
13 hours ago · The severity of the injury can be classified into grades, with grade 1 being a strain, grade 2 being a partial tear, and grade 3 being a complete tear. The treatment approach is tailored to the individual's needs and goals, restoring elbow stability and function. Symptoms of this tear. The symptoms of an MCL tear in the elbow typically include:
