Knee Pain - Ebooklet

Outline for INR Printed Homestudy Course, "Knee Pain"

Hour 1

1. Anatomy of the Knee
2. Knee Strain and Sprain
3. Treatment Options for Knee Pain and Strain
4. Arthritis of Knee Joints

Hour 2

1. Signs and Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
2. Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis
3. Different Knee Fractures: Signs & Symptoms
4. Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome

Hour 3

1. Osteochondritis Dissecans
2. Chondromalalia Patella
3. Preventing Knee Injuries
4. Total Knee Replacement

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the anatomical structure of the knee.
2. Identify the different types of knee injuries and their manifestations.
3. Describe the difference between major and minor injuries and the causes of knee pain.
4. Explain strategies for preventing knee pain.
5. Discuss the medical and surgical options now available to treat knee pain/injury.