Knee Joint Anatomy (PDF)
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This document provides an overview of the anatomy of the knee joint, including its stability and surgical approaches. It covers various aspects of the knee's components, such as ligaments and muscles, and discusses potential injuries and conditions. The document also includes sections on the causes of injury and how to recover from these issues.
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Anatomy of Knee Joint Knee Joint Largest synovial joint Diarthrosis Distal end of femur & proximal part of tibia Femoro-patella component Hinge joint Stability of Joints Bony Factors Ligamentous factors Muscular factors Special situations ...
Anatomy of Knee Joint Knee Joint Largest synovial joint Diarthrosis Distal end of femur & proximal part of tibia Femoro-patella component Hinge joint Stability of Joints Bony Factors Ligamentous factors Muscular factors Special situations Muscular Factors Vitally important – Vasti – Medialis – important for patella stability – Ilio-tibial tract – stabilizes the slightly flexed knee Special Situation Hemarthrosis Blood in the joint space Dangerous situation Think – Meniscal injury ‘happy triad’ Intra-articular fracture – commonly tibial plateau Aspiration – if fat globules present; likely to be intra- articular fracture Surgical Approaches Total access – anterior approach Aspiration – side of the upper lateral margin of patella – enter suprapatellar bursa Injection – lower border of patella, on either side of patellar ligament Arthroscope access – lateral side of patella The End
