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In this chapter, knee meniscus injuries are discussed. Topics covered include the pathology, clinical presentation, physical examination, diagnostic studies, treatment and return to activities for meniscus injuries are discussed in turn. Meniscus tears account for 11% of acute knee disorders and 31% of chronic knee disorders.
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Kelly, A.A., Chang, R.G. (2022). Meniscus Injuries. In: Leong, M., Cooper, G., Herrera, J.E., Murphy, P. (eds) A Case-Based Approach to Knee Pain. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15356-3_3
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