Abstract
Despite the enormous developments in imaging procedures, the patient's history and clinical examination remain the basis for the diagnosis of fresh injuries to the knee. The description of the mechanisms of the accident as revealed by the case history already provides important clues. The clinical examination must cover all the anatomical structures, and, on the basis of a comparison of the two sides, permit the detection of lesions of individual parts of the capsular ligaments. With an appropriate knowledge of anatomy, and adequate experience in performing the examination, the general physician (with no specialized orthopedic knowledge) can obtain a good idea of the nature and severity of the injury.
| Translated title of the contribution | Interpretation of the history, and establishment of findings in capsular ligament injuries of the knee |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 38-42 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Fortschritte der Medizin |
| Volume | 107 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - 1989 |