Clinical Presentation & Protocol
Patient Usually Complains Of
Reports deep knee pain localized to the joint line. Intermittent mechanical symptoms including catching, locking, and a feeling of something 'stuck' inside the knee. Pain worsens with squatting and deep flexion.
Clinical Examination Findings
Comfortable at rest.
Treatment Protocol
1. Avoid deep squatting/pivoting. 2. NSAIDs. 3. MRI Knee. 4. Discussed Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy vs. repair if persistent.