Injured Knees

Paper Summary:

The paper reveals that knee injuries are one of the most common human injuries, especially with regard to sports injuries. The paper discusses each type of knee injury, including a brief description of the injury and a basic description of the surgical procedure used to correct it. The paper also describes the rehabilitation expected, the time frame for recovery and the types of strengthening programs suggested. This includes ultrasounds, stem machines and ice and heat. The paper relates what kind of weight training can be done prior to surgery to improve the injury, or simply maintain the strength of the knee in preparation for surgery.

Outline:
Introduction
Types of Knee Injuries
Surgery
Recovery

From the Paper:

"Most ACL injuries occur during jumping which are commonly non-contact deceleration-valgus-external rotation injuries like those that occur while involved in gymnastics or while playing basketball. Cutting of the ACL ligaments also occurs when sports equipment like the cleats of other players or a ski breaks the bands that hold the ACL system together. More than 70% of all knee injuries include an ACL injury. Forced hyperextension and deceleration-internal rotation are less common but when they occur they can also involve the PCL, often occuring in women and young girls."

Sample of Sources Used:

• 2003, ACL Injury and repair website At: http://www.arthroscopy.com/sp05018.htm
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery website 'Total Knee Replacement Surgery at: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=457&topcategory=Knee
• Bradley, Edward L. A Patient's Guide to Surgery. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1994. Questia. 21 Apr. 2006 <http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=87654342>.
• Bressel, Eadric, and John Cronin. "The Landing Phase of a Jump Strategies to Minimize Injuries: "what Goes Up, Must Come Down," According to the Old Saying. the Problem Is That Athletes Often Train for the "Going Up," While Neglecting the "Coming Down"-And All Its Potential for Injury." JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 76.2 (2005): 30+. Questia. 21 Apr. 2006 <http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5009142632>.
• Brezzo, Ro Di, and Gretchen Oliver. "ACL Injuries in Active Girls and Women." JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 71.6 (2000): 24. Questia. 21 Apr. 2006 <http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5002362639>.

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