Importance Approximately 5% of all primary care visits in adults are related to knee pain.
Osteoarthritis (OA), patellofemoral pain, and meniscal tears are among the most common …

Knee pain affects approximately 25% of adults, and its prevalence has increased almost
65% over the past 20 years, accounting for nearly 4 million primary care visits annually …

The role of the family physician in managing knee pain is expanding as recent literature
supports nonsurgical management for many patients. Effective treatment depends on the …

Background: Clinical tests used for the detection of meniscal tears in the knee do not present
acceptable diagnostic sensitivity and specificity values. Diagnostic accuracy is improved by …

Clinical assessment of meniscal pathology in the knee has proven difficult due to the wide
number of tests available and variations in their interpretation and application. The purpose …

Musculoskeletal complaints account for about 20% to 30% of all primary care office visits; of
these visits, discomfort in the knee, shoulder, and back are the most prevalent …

Knee injuries affect millions of Americans each year. Acute injuries, which commonly occur
among athletes or in occupational accidents, include injuries to the ligaments and menisci …

Objective: To assess the validity of a new clinical test (Thessaly) as a means of detecting
meniscal tears of the knee by comparing arthroscopic findings to a clinical examination …

Knee pain is a common presenting complaint with many possible causes. An awareness of
certain patterns can help the family physician identify the underlying cause more efficiently …

Knee pain is second only to the back as the most commonly reported area of pain in the
human body. With an overall prevalence of 46.2%, its impact on disability, lost productivity …