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Description/ definition. Posterior knee pain is a common patient complaint. Knee pain is more common in the anterior, medial, and lateral aspect of the knee than in the posterior aspect of the knee. The differential diagnoses for posterior knee pain include pathology to the bones, musculotendinous structures, ligaments, and/or to the bursas.
Sep 12, 2022 · (See "Approach to the adult with knee pain likely of musculoskeletal origin", section on 'History'.) 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 · Knee pain affects approximately 25% of adults, and its prevalence has increased almost 65% over the past 20 years, accounting for nearly 4 million primary care visits annually. Initial evaluation ...
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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. In order to understand the causes of posterior knee pain, the clinician needs to understand the anatomy and the important aspects of the history and physical ...
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Mar 28, 2023 · General approach — Taking an appropriate history remains essential to directing the work-up of the patient with knee pain. Classically, a complete history determines the initial differential diagnosis, which guides the subsequent evaluation, ultimately leading to the correct diagnosis and treatment. However, as the differential diagnosis for ...
Sep 1, 2003 · Determining the underlying cause of knee pain can be difficult, in part because of the extensive differential diagnosis. As discussed in part I of this two-part article, 1 the family physician ...
