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Injury Definitions
Knee Injuries
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knee joint is often described as the largest and
most complex joint in the human body. It is also
one of the more frequently
injured, and most difficult to evaluate. Knee
injuries typically occur during movements when the
structure of the joint cannot support the stress
placed upon it. Injury to the knee can damage any
number of structures including bone, cartilage
(support tissue for the joint), ligaments
(connections of bone to bone), tendons
(connections of muscle to bone, and the bursa
(fluid-filled sacs for cushion during joint
motion). Injury or trauma to the knee can damage
any of these structures. Even without damage, one
can get inflammation in response to the
trauma, causing
pain and swelling. Injuries may result in strains,
sprains, ruptures,
fractures, dislocations, tears or inflammation. Some injuries only require
rest, icing, compression and elevation to heal. More severe injuries to the
knee require surgical intervention including a total knee replacement. |
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The knee joint is often described as the
largest and most complex joint in the human body. It is also one of the
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