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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…

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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…