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Posterior Knee
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
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