Kenneth Kee

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

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Produktbeschreibung

Meniscus injuries 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.
Cartilage is found in certain joints and forms a buffer between the bones to protect the joint.
The meniscus helps as a shock-absorption system, assists in lubricating the knee joint, and restricts the ability to flex and extend the joint.
Meniscus injuries are most frequently caused by twisting or over-flexing the knee joint.
Sudden meniscus tears often happen during sports.
Players may squat and twist the knee, causing a tear.
Direct contact, like a tackle, is sometimes involved.
Older people are more likely to have degenerative meniscus injuries.
The aged cartilage becomes weak and wears thin over time.
The patient might feel a "pop" when the patient tears a meniscus.
Most people can still walk on their injured knee.
Over 2 to 3 days, the knee will gradually become more stiff and swollen.
The most frequent symptoms of meniscus tear are:
1. Knee joint pain when walking
2. Knee pain in the area between the bones
One of the main tests for meniscus tears is the McMurray test.
For this 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 placed to apply to the knee while the leg is rotated in and out to generate discomfort or pain.
Pain or a click over the inner part of the joint means an inner (medial) meniscus tears
MRI will show if there are meniscus injuries.
Conservative treatment:
1. Rest, elevation and ice treatment of the knee
2. Compression bandaging of the knee
3. Pain killers such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) to stop pain
4. Muscle relaxant medicines to relax muscles
5. Crutches can reduce the weight off the affected limb
6. Physiotherapy such as traction, shortwave diathermy helps to increase knee muscle strength and improve flexibility of movement of the knee
Surgical Treatment
If the symptoms continue with non-surgical treatment, the doctor may suggest arthroscopic surgery.
Knee arthroscopy is one of the most frequently methods of doing surgical procedures.
In it, a miniature camera is inserted through a small portal (incision).
This provides a clear image of the inside of the knee.
The orthopedic surgeon inserts miniature surgical instruments through other incisions to repair or trim the tear.
Once the initial healing is complete, the doctor will prescribe rehabilitation activities.
Normal daily exercise to restore the knee mobility and strength is needed.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Meniscus Injuries
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Polymyositis
Chapter 8 Systemic Lupus Erythrematosus
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Oktober 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370283934
• Artikelnr.: 48320473

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.

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