Clinical Presentation & Protocol
Patient Usually Complains Of
Patient presents with acute/chronic medial knee pain, mechanical symptoms including locking, catching, or giving way, and localized joint line tenderness following a twisting injury.
Clinical Examination Findings
Patient is in no acute distress, ambulatory with a guarded gait, and able to bear weight with discomfort.
Treatment Protocol
Initiate RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), NSAIDs for inflammation, activity modification, and physical therapy referral. Consider MRI for definitive diagnosis.