Knee Pain
Posted: December 14, 2011 Filed under: Musculoskeletal pain, Osteopathic Medicine, Podcast | Tags: articulation, cartilage, differential diagnosis, human body, knee pain, wear and tear Leave a commentThe knee is the largest joint in the human body when considering volume and surface area of articular cartilage and the size and complexity of the articulation lend to susceptibility to acute injury, chronic wear and tear and arthritis (inflammatory and septic). It is important to recognize the various etiologies of knee pain. This podcast aims to provide an overview of the topic of knee pain and help you develop a differential diagnosis. We also have a section at the end specifically discussing the somatic dysfunctions of the knee.
Video for Orthopedic Exam of the Knee