Kenneth Kee

Medial Meniscus Tears, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Medial Meniscus Tears, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

Meniscus tears are the medical injuries in the shock-absorbing cartilage (meniscus) of the knee.
The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage sited in the knee.
There is a medial meniscus and lateral meniscus in each knee.
They have a vital role in protecting the cartilage in the knee stability.
Menisci are structures composed of fiber cartilage located between the femur and the tibia.
This cartilage is found in certain joints and acts as a buffer between the bones to protect the joint.
The meniscus:
1.Works like a shock-absorber
2.Helps distribute the weight to the cartilage
3.Helps to stabilize the knee joint
4.Assists in lubricating the knee joint
5.Can restricts the ability to flex and extend the knee
The medial tear meniscus (or internal) is a very frequent disorder that also happens well after a sports injury that are due to daily strenuous movements (squat pivot or twist) or degeneration.
The medial meniscus tears are 5 times more frequent than injuries of the lateral meniscus.
The medial meniscus tear is not just a sports injury but can also occur in daily life or professional employment such as kneeling or squatting in construction workers and plumbers).
Torn meniscus, especially medial meniscus may be accompanied by articulate cartilage ligament injuries.
Causes
A medial meniscus tear can happen if the patient:
1.Twists or over-flexes the knee
2.Quickly stops moving and change direction while running, landing from a jump, or turning
3.Kneels down
4.Squats down low and lift something heavy
5.Gets hit on the knee, such as during a football tackle
As the patient get older, the medial meniscus ages too, and it can become easier to injure.
Tears or ruptures of the medial meniscus are often the effect of a traumatic rotation or in a squat in high flexion.
Symptoms
The pain is located at the knee, between the tibia and femur (termed internal tibio-femoral compartment of the knee), and occur during and after physical activity or squatting.
The pain may be intermittent, annoying, or spontaneously without any history of trauma.
1.The patient might feel a "pop" when the patient tears a medial meniscus.
2.Most people can still walk on their injured knee.
3.Many athletes keep playing with a tear.
4.Over 2 to 3 days, the knee will gradually become more stiff and swollen
Diagnosis:
One main test for meniscus tears is called the McMurray test.
The patient lie on the back while the doctor holds the heel of the injured leg with the leg bent.
The doctor will then straighten the knee and rotate it.
This puts tension on a torn meniscus.
Pressure is applied to the knee while the leg is rotated in and out to produce discomfort or pain.
A complaint of pain or a click over the inner part of the joint indicates an inner (medial) meniscus tears.
If the patient has a meniscus tear, this movement will cause a painful click.
MRI will show if there are medial meniscus tears.
Treatment
If the patient has a meniscus tear, the patient may need:
1.Crutches to walk until the swelling and pain get better
2.A brace to support and stabilize the knee
3.Physical therapy to help improve joint motion and leg strength
4.Surgery to repair or remove the torn meniscus
Knee arthroscopy is done if non-operative methods do not work:
a.Partial meniscectomy
b.Meniscus repair
c.Meniscus transplantation
Treatment may depend on the age, activity level, and where the tear happens
Conservative treatment:
1.Rest, ice and elevation
2.Compression bandaging
3.Pain killers such as NSAID to stop pain
4.Muscle relaxants
5.Steroid injections for inflammation
6.Physiotherapy

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Medial Meniscus T...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Mai 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463710951
• Artikelnr.: 56533768

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
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