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What is a Knee Injury?

  • An injury to the area of the knee typically caused by trauma
  • The trauma may be minor or major

Symptoms of a Knee Injury

  • Most patients will experience pain in the knee area
  • In addition to having knee pain, the pain may be referred up or down the leg
  • Pain from the hip in some cases can refer pain to the knee area
  • Mechanical symptoms (catching or locking in the knee)

Diagnosis of a Knee Injury

Dr. Jennings and his team will evaluate your condition based on the following

  • Your medical history
  • A physical examination of the knee region
  • X-rays
  • And other diagnostic test as needed (i.e. MRI, CT scan)
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • The Knee Society
  • Operation Walk USA
  • Advent health