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Some of the more common knee injuries and their signs and symptoms include the following: ... Ligament injuries. Your knee contains four ligaments — tough bands of tissue that connect your thighbone (femur) to your lower leg bones (tibia and fibula). You have two collateral ligaments — one on the inside...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/knee-pain/DS00555/DSECTION=sy...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/knee-pain/DS00555/DSECTION=symptoms
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Individual sections of the booklet describe the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of specific types of knee injuries and conditions. Information on how to prevent these problems is also provided. ... What Are Some Common Knee Injuries and Problems?
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www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/kneeprobs/kneeqa.htm
www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/kneeprobs/kneeqa.htm
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Types and Causes of Knee Injuries ... Diagnosis of Knee Injuries ... Diagnosis and Treatment of Specific Types of Knee Injuries...
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www.emedicinehealth.com/knee_injury/article_em.htm
www.emedicinehealth.com/knee_injury/article_em.htm
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Family physicians are frequently called on to evaluate patients who have acute knee injuries.1 Each year, knee trauma is also responsible for an estimated 1.3 million visits to emergency departments in the United States.2 The anatomic characteristics of the knee, its exposure to external forces and the functional...
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www.aafp.org/afp/991201ap/2599.html
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You usually injure your ACL by a sudden twisting motion. ACL and other knee injuries are common sports injuries. ... More News on Knee Injuries and Disorders ... Knee Injuries and Disorders -- see more articles...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/kneeinjuriesanddisorders.ht...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/kneeinjuriesanddisorders.html
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Cartilage Injuries | Meniscal Tear; Cartilage tears are seen in young and old patients alike, and are also an extremely common cause of knee pain.
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orthopedics.about.com/cs/kneeinjuries/a/kneepain.htm
orthopedics.about.com/cs/kneeinjuries/a/kneepain.htm
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The knee is a complex joint with many components, making it vulnerable to a variety of injuries. Many knee injuries can be successfully treated without surgery, while others require surgery to correct. Here are some facts about the knee from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00325
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