Medial side knee injuries: simplifying the controversies: current concepts. Issue 3 (16th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Figueroa, David; Guiloff, Rodrigo; Vaisman, Alex; Figueroa, Francisco; Schenck, Jr, Robert C
• Is Part Of: Journal of ISAKOS. Volume 5:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 134
• Page End: 143
• Publication Date: 2020-04-16
• Subjects: knee -- ligament -- repair / reconstruction -- evidence based medicine -- instability; Joints -- Endoscopic surgery -- Periodicals; Osteoarthritis -- Periodicals; Joints -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Total knee replacement -- Periodicals; Sports injuries -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.472059705
• DOI: 10.1136/jisakos-2019-000396
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2059-7754

Abstract

Abstract : Injuries to the medial side of the knee (MSK) are the most common knee ligament lesions. Historically, these injuries have been treated conservatively; however, a better understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the different structures of the MSK have resulted in diverse and controversial opinions about the ideal management of these lesions. A cautious analysis should be done in nomenclature because the same surgical technique principles have been differently named in the literature. The diagnostic process of MSK injuries must involve a critical thinking process to precise those lesions that imply an imminent risk of healing failure. This review article provides an evidence and clinical-based clarification of the controversies regarding injuries to the MSK and proposes an evidence-based algorithm for their management.