The knee sourcebook

"The knee, vital to your mobility and quality of life, is one of your most vulnerable joints. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, every year more than six million people seek medical care for knee pain. It is the most common joint injury, accounting for more than 26 percent of all orthopedic visits." "Most often knee pain is the result of repetitive wear (as in osteoartritis), trauma (a blow to the knee), or sudden movements that strain the knee beyond its normal range of motion (sports accidents)." "Whether you are in the best shape of your life, a weekend athlete, or someone now suffering trauma and pain from a lifetime of ordinary wear and tear, The Knee Sourcebook provides expert guidance for the care of this most vital joint. Book jacket."--Jacket.

Chapter 1. The Functioning Knee -- How the Knee Works (and Doesn't) -- Anatomy of the Knee -- Daily Functioning of the Knee -- Lifestyle and the Knee -- Women and Knee Injuries -- Older Adults and Knee Injuries -- Chapter 2. Knee Injuries -- Traumatic Injuries -- Repetitive Injuries -- Chapter 3. Pathological Conditions and Syndromes -- Plica Syndrome -- Osteochondritis Dissecans -- Arthritis -- Chondromalacia Patellae -- Gout -- Chapter 4. Examination and Diagnosis of the Painful Knee -- The History of Your Knee -- Observing Knee Function -- Moving the Knee -- Determining the Next Step -- Knee Aspiration -- X Rays -- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scans -- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) -- Arthroscopy -- Chapter 5. Repairing the Knee -- Proceeding Conservatively -- The RICE Protocol -- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) -- Knee Braces and Immobilization -- Cortisone (Corticosteroid) -- Surgical Options -- Chapter 6. Standard Treatments for Specific Injuries -- Traumatic Injuries -- Repetitive Injuries -- Pathological Conditions and Syndromes -- Chapter 7. Rehabilitating the Knee -- Bracing the Knee -- Orthotics -- Crutches and Canes -- Rehabilitative Exercises -- Proto…