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MENISCAL TEARS OF THE KNEE IN THE ELDERLY
Author(s) -
GARDNER RICHARD C.
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1970.tb03188.x
Subject(s) - medicine , tears , meniscus , knee joint , physical examination , surgery , elderly people , gerontology , incidence (geometry) , physics , optics
A bstract : Tears of the knee meniscus are contrasted in the young versus the elderly. The diagnosis may prove difficult in the elderly, as often there is no definite history of trauma. Characteristic signs and symptoms and methods for examination are outlined. Early menisectomy may prevent erosion of the cartilage and degenerative changes in the joint.