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Part 5 - Meniscal cyst

Meniscal cysts on the side of the knee are painful and also indicate underl…

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Part 4 - Discoid meniscus

A discoid meniscus is a normal variant that sometimes causes problems in th…

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Part 3 - Factors affecting meniscal healing

The anatomical situation of a meniscus tear, its blood supply and repetitiv…

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Part 2 - Meniscus tears

Dr Strover explains the different types of meniscus tear and the implicatio…

Illustration showing the position of the two menisci sandwiched between the lower end of the femur and the upper end of the tibia.

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Part 1 - Introduction to the knee meniscus

An overview of the anatomy and key issues of damage to the knee meniscus. …

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Part 5 - Late phase of the Rehab Cycle - getting back to normal

Activities of daily living and sports preparedness are important in this ph…

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Part 4 - Intermediate phase of the Rehab Cycle - focusing on function

In this phase of rehabilitation the focus is on regaining function and rang…

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Part 3 - Early phase of the Rehab Cycle - once you are mobile

Once you are out of bed after a knee injury or surgery, you will have to de…

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Part 2 - Early phase of the Rehab Cycle - in bed

Being confined to bed presents is own hazards.

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Part 1 - Immediate phase of the Rehab Cycle - the 'wounded' knee

Dr Sheila Strover highlights those important clinical things that need to e…

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Part 5 - Fractures and tendon ruptures involving the patellar mechanism

During extension, the patella and the two tendons are subjected to high ten…

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Part 4 - Cartilage damage of the patella

Cartilage damage of the patella ranges from mild softening to total destruc…