Acute Knee Injuries

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Acute Knee Injuries

• Special tests
• McMurray (medial/lateral)

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Acute Knee Injuries

• Radiographs
• AP/Lat /- sunrise
• Look for fractures, avulsions, dislocation
• Sunrise view useful for patella injuries

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Acute Knee Injuries

• Radiographs

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Acute Knee Injuries

• Radiographs

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Acute Knee Injuries

• Radiographs

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Acute Knee Injuries

• MRI
• Not necessary for initial E/M
• Useful for suspected ligament injury
• Useful for meniscal injuries

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Acute Knee Injuries

• CT Scans
• Limited role
• Mostly indicated for evaluation of complex
  fractures
• Can be used to r/o occult fracture although MRI
  better

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Acute Knee Injuries

• Ultrasound
• Limited role in acute injury
• Bakers cysts
• DVT

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Acute Knee Injuries

• Treatment
• RICE
• Immobilization
• NSAIDS
• Narcotic analgesics
• Crutches
• Referral to orthopedics