Presentation
Injuries presenting to an Australian sports medicine centre: a 12-month study. Clin J Sport Med. 1997; 7 1 : 28– 31. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 3. Gabbe B, Finch C. A profile of Australian football injuries presenting to sports medicine clinics. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
In 1995, doctors in Ottawa, Canada, developed a set of rules, called the Ottawa Knee Rules, that can identify which people presenting with acute knee injuries are most likely to have a fracture. [nps.org.au]
Entire Body System
- Falling
"Watching the replay, he stuck his leg while he was falling. That's when he hit me. It's just an unfortunate situation. It's really scary. It's tough." [espn.com]
Likewise, rapid motions and hard court surfaces increase the likelihood of traumatic knee injuries from slips, trips, and falls. [rothmanortho.com]
An acute injury of the knee joint is the result of a single incident – such as a twist, fall, excessive force or direct blow from a solid object. [nps.org.au]
- Fever
[…] back to see your health professional as soon as possible if: the pain, swelling or stiffness does not settle within a few days the symptoms become worse despite following medical advice including RICE, no HARM and pain-relief medications you develop a fever [nps.org.au]
- Asymptomatic
The prevalence of meniscal pathology in asymptomatic athletes. Sports Med 2016. [PubMed]. Benninger B. Knee. In: Standring S, ed. Gray’s anatomy: the anatomical basis of clinical practice. 41st edn. New York: Elsevier Limited, 2016. [nps.org.au]
Psychiatrical
- Fear
Turner and Darren Collison explain how Victor Oladipo's attitude will help the Pacers as he recovers from a leg injury. (1:28) Jan 24, 2019 Close Senior NBA Insider Joined ESPN in 2017 Host of The Woj Pod A preliminary exam has left the Indiana Pacers fearful [espn.com]
Neurologic
- Vertigo
Emergency care Safer Care Victoria Published Date 06 Jun 2019 Last Updated 06 Jun 2019 Download our fact sheet below to provide your patients with easy to follow guidance on vertigo Vertigo is a type of dizziness. It can... Read more... [bettersafercare.vic.gov.au]
Treatment
Treatment When a person suspects a knee injury, the first treatment recommended is R.I.C.E., which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Treatment of knee injuries A doctor or physiotherapist may suggest several different treatments, depending on what you’ve done to your knee and how bad the damage is. [bupa.co.uk]
For example, a person of any age can have a meniscus tear that doesn’t cause pain or swelling and doesn’t require treatment. [nps.org.au]
& Rehabilitation Treatment for an ACL injury varies depending on the degree of damage done to the ACL and the surrounding structures. [totum.ca]
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Offers Treatment for Knee Injuries That Commonly Affect Athletes Whether you are a basketball player, a coach, or a parent, it’s important to understand the risks of the sport. [rothmanortho.com]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology of athletic knee injuries: a 10-year study. Knee. 2006; 13 3 : 184– 188. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 5. Darrow CJ, Collins CL, Yard EE, Comstock RD. Epidemiology of severe injuries among United States high school athletes: 2005–2007. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
Many studies have shown the positive effects of a neuromuscular training program in preventing knee injury. [totum.ca]
We hope that greater knowledge regarding these injuries will help you to prevent injuries from occurring on and off the basketball court. [rothmanortho.com]
Properly fitting shoes and other sports equipment are essential for preventing injury as well. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Emergency care Infection prevention and control Safer Care Victoria Published Date 06 Jun 2019 Last Updated 06 Jun 2019 Download our fact sheet below to provide your patients with easy to follow guidance on seizures. [bettersafercare.vic.gov.au]
How do I prevent another knee injury? It may take weeks or months for you to recover and return to your normal level of activity. [nps.org.au]