Best Practice Case Studies-Posterior Knee

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The presentation covers an in-depth examination of the posterior knee using ultrasound, focusing on a 49-year-old former elite runner experiencing intermittent posterior medial knee swelling and mass. This case emphasizes common pathologies like Baker's cyst, examining structures like the popliteal vessels and various nerves in the knee's anatomy. Following a systematic ultrasound protocol, the presentation details the identification and examination of the popliteal fossa, semimembranosus tendon, medial and lateral gastric muscles, and crucial nerve structures such as the peroneal and sural nerves. It underscores the importance of differentiating between various causes of knee pain beyond Baker's cysts, using examples from clinical practice such as nerve sheath tumors and post-surgical complications like snapping peroneal nerves and fabella-related pain. Diagnostic injections and ultrasound-guided procedures are suggested as valuable tools for clarifying pain sources. The presentation advocates for a detailed understanding of the posterior knee anatomy and diligent patient evaluation to offer effective patient care and treatment decisions. It concludes by emphasizing lifelong learning and the ongoing relevance of musculoskeletal ultrasound in clinical practice.

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Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 31

Topic Knee

Keywords

3rd Edition, CASE 31

3rd Edition

Knee

posterior knee

ultrasound

Baker's cyst

popliteal fossa

nerve structures

diagnostic injections

musculoskeletal ultrasound