Meniscus Injuries: Evaluation and Treatment Strategies

Description

This webinar provides relevant content for a broad range of disciplines, specifically Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and Strength and Conditioning.

Meniscus injuries are a common yet complex source of knee dysfunction, often leading to pain, reduced mobility, and long-term joint degeneration. This course provides a comprehensive overview of meniscus anatomy, biomechanics, clinical evaluation, and current evidence for both surgical and nonsurgical management strategies. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to differentiate between symptomatic and asymptomatic tears, apply clinical reasoning during assessment, and guide treatment plans that prioritize conservative care when appropriate. Practical demonstrations of special tests, review of imaging decision rules, and post-operative rehabilitation considerations are included. This course is applicable to physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other rehabilitation professionals working in orthopedic, sports medicine, and primary care settings.

Instructor

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the role of the meniscus in contributing to tibiofemoral joint function.
• Categorize the key components of a comprehensive subjective examination.
• Determine the essential elements of a complete knee physical examination and associated differential diagnoses.
• Distinguish between symptomatic and asymptomatic meniscus tears.
• Examine the current evidence supporting effective treatment approaches for meniscus injuries.

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

6:00pm–6:10pm

Chapter 1: Basic Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Meniscus

6:10pm–6:15pm

Chapter 2: Epidemiology and Etiology of Meniscus Injuries

6:15pm–6:25pm

Chapter 3: Subjective Assessment

6:25pm–6:45pm

Chapter 4: Objective Assessment

6:45pm–7:05pm

Chapter 5: Best Evidence for Nonsurgical Management

7:05pm–7:15pm

Chapter 6: Post-Operative Management

7:15pm–7:20pm

Break

7:20pm–7:35pm

Question and Answer Session

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