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Traumatic Arthritis

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Strengthen musculature surrounding knee, NSAIDs,

Cortisol injections, Surgery (debridement)

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Hemarthrosis

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Joint aspiration gold standard

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Monoarticular Steroid-Sensitive Arthritis

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Intra-articular steroid injections

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Crystal Synovitis

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Triamcinolone,

Oral NSAID

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Septic Arthritis

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Antibiotics,

Joint aspiration

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Strengthening exercises (knee stability), 
NSAIDS, 
DMARDs, 
Glucocorticoids,
TKA if very severe
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Early Arthrosis

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Strengthen musculature surrounding knee, NSAIDs,

Cortisol injections, Surgery (debridement)

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Discoid Meniscus

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Total and partial meniscectomy; cryotherapy, analgesics, NSAIDs;
PT strengthening quads, hams, hip;
ROM; neuromuscular coordination and proprioceptive re-ed; progressive weight-bearing

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Bucket-Handle Meniscal Lesion

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Stable tears - observation, PT intervention;

Unstable tears - arthroscopic meniscectomy or meniscal repair

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Posterior Lesion

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Manipulation

Surgery or prophylaxis

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Loose Bodies in Adolecents

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Manipulation,

Extraction

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Loose Bodies Complicating Arthrosis

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Manipulation,

Extraction

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Medial Coronary Ligament Injuries

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Deep friction or infiltration

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Medial Colateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries

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Acute: deep friction and mobilization or triamcinolone;
Chronic: manipulation after deep friction

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Intra-articular Adhesions

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Arthroscopic surgery, CPM,
Joint mobilization,
Joint manipulation

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Advanced Arthrosis

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Strengthen musculature surrounding knee, NSAIDs,

Cortisol injections, Surgery (debridement)

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Subsynovial Hematoma

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Aspiration

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Medial Collateral Bursitis

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Aspiration,

Triamcinolone

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Medial Mensicus Injury

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Manipulation,
Conservative management,
Surgery

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Patellar Bursitis

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Aspiration/infiltration,

Surgery

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Popliteal (Baker’s) Cyst

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Ice massage,
Hamstring stretching & quad strengthening,
Aspiration

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Adherent Vastus Intermedius

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ROM exercises,

Surgical correction

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Chronic Non-Adherent Ligamentous lesion (Plica Mediopatellaris)

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Triamcinolone, Arthroscopic section

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Loose Body

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Manipulation,

Extraction

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Plica Synovialis Syndrome
Cryotherapy (pain), hamstring flexibility, | Quad strengthening
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Posterior Capsular Strain
PRICE, NSAIDs, Strength exercises for extension/ER
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Iliotibial Tract Bursitis
``` PRICE, Stretching, NSAIDS, Corticosteroids, Aspiration ```
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Patellar Bursitis
PRICE
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Patellofemoral Pain Disorders
VMO training, | Taping
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Patellofemoral Arthrosis
Infrapatellar strap
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Sprain of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)- | Anterior Insertion
Conservative management, Triamcinolone, | Surgery
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Sprain of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)- | Anterior Insertion
Conservative management, Triamcinolone, Surgery
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Suprapatellar Tendinitis
Deep friction, | Triamcinolone
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Infrapatellar Tendinitis
Deep friction, | Triamcinolone
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Infrapatellar Tenosynovitis
Triamcinolone
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Quadriceps Expansion Tendinitis
Deep friction
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Lesions at Tibial Tuberosity (Osgood-Schlatter's or Avulsion of the Tendon)
PRICE, Bracing Surgery (serious avulsions), Immobilization (moderate avulsions)
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Medial Quadriceps Expansion Tendinitis
Deep friction
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Pes Anserinus Tendinitis
Deep friction, | Triamcinolone
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Lateral Coronary Ligament
PRICE, TENS, Strengthening and flexibility
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Lateral Colateral Ligament (LCL) Injuries
``` PRICE Short-term AD Early ambulation WBAT, Short-hinged brace Severe injuries require surgery ```
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Lateral Meniscus Tear
``` PRICE, Manipulation, Conservative management, Surgery, NSAIDs, PT post-op ```
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Lateral Meniscus Cyst
``` PRICE, Anti-inflammatory medicine, Aspiration Cortisone, Arthroscopy ```
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Quadriceps Lesion
Conservative: RICE, TENS, Muscle strengthening; Surgical: Isometric quad exercises
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Strained Iliotibial Band
Rest, Reduction of weight bearing flexion/extension at the knee, Ice massage, Possible gait correction, Corticosteroids, Ultrasound
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Rupture of Quadriceps
Conservative (incomplete tear): Immobilization, Strengthening & ROM once pain & swelling resolve, SLR; Surgery (complete tear)
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Patellar Fracture
Control pain & edema, Maintain ROM in unaffected joints, ROM exercises for knee after immobilization period
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Rupture of Patellar Tendon
Conservative: Immobilization for 3-6 weeks, Quad strengthening; Surgical: Immobilization following procedure, WB precautions protocol depends on procedure
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L3 Nerve Root Lesion
Conservative (first 6-8 weeks): pain-relieving meds, traction, manipulation, ultrasound, hot pack, core/abdominal stability and strengthening; Surgical (after at least 6 weeks): discectomy
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Femoral Nerve Lesion
``` Exercises, Education (avoid ER/abd of hip), Knee bracing, Nerve stimulation treatment, Surgery ```
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Hamstrings Lesion
Need for surgery is rare
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Biceps Femoris Tendinitis
Pain management, Stretching & strengthening of knee musculature, Patient education
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Lesion of Upper Tibiofibular Joint
Triamcinolone at the anterior ligament
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Lesions of Pes Anserinus
``` PRICE Stretching of hamstrings, NSAIDs, Strengthening of adductor/abductor/quads, Cortisone injections ```
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Strained Popliteus Muscle
PRICE, Gentle hamstring stretches following acute phase, Deep tissue massage, Strengthen quads & hams
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Gastrocnemius Lesion
PRICE WBAT AROM knee/ankle exercises in pain-free range Equipped heel-lift or crutch if needed due to altered gait pattern, Bracing in maximal dorsiflexion as tolerated, Progress to RROM dorsiflexion exercises then weight-bearing exercises
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S1 Nerve Root Lesion
Often conservative including: stretching, corticosteroid injections, and traction
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S2 Nerve Root Lesion
Often conservative including: stretching, corticosteroid injections, and traction
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Rotary Instability
Often, surgery--followed by a progressive rehabilitation program
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Apophysitis
Rest
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Recurrent Dislocation
Bracing, Taping, VMO training, Surgery

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