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Knee Pain and Hockey " Karl a 22-year-old university hockey player "

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Karl, a 22-year-old university hockey player injured his knee in a game two days ago. He presents to his physician with significant pain and swelling to his left knee. He describes being hit along the anteriomedial aspect of his planted knee. He felt something tear and pop in his knee. He had immediate pain and was unable to continue playing or to weight bear on his left leg. He was placed in a knee immobilizer.

His examination reveals marked swelling in the knee and significant loss of motion. Gentle ligament exam reveals laxity to testing the PCL. The ACL is stable as was the MCL. He has laxity to varius testing at 30 degrees. He has increased external rotation at both 30 degrees and 90 degrees of knee flexion. There is subtle external rotation recurvatum. There is marked tenderness posteriolaterally as well.

Karl could benefit his condition by seeing a sports medicine doctor and getting an MRI to confirm whether he has a ligament tear. A referral to an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in knees and a physiotherapist for post-surgical rehabilitation. He might consider a knee brace for strength and stability post surgery.

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Knee Pain and Hockey " Karl a 22-year-old university hockey player "

  • Mr. Jackson Sayers BSc.,
    Mr. Jackson Sayers BSc., Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC 03 May 2022
    The ACL ligiment is situated in the centre of the knee and helps to prevent rotation of the knee. ACL injuries do not typically require bracing or surgery. ACL injuries are typical in sports where pivoting or shifting is required, like tennis or soccer.
    Reply to: Knee Pain and Hockey " Karl a 22-year-old university hockey player "
  • K. Michael
    K. Michael 09 October 2015
    The case study indicates that Karl was "hit along the anteriomedial aspect of his planted knee. " What portion of the knee would that be ? Would he have been hit from the side?
    Reply to: Knee Pain and Hockey " Karl a 22-year-old university hockey player "
    • K. Michael
      K. Michael 16 December 2015
      Wouldn't the front part of the knee be an odd position to receive such an injury from hockey ?
    • Michelle Kaarto, BScK, CSEP CEP
      Michelle Kaarto, BScK, CSEP CEP 16 November 2015
      @K.Michael - the anteriomedial aspect of the knee is the front inner part of the knee. I take it to be just to the inside of the kneecap in this case study.
    • Michelle Kaarto, BScK, CSEP CEP
      Michelle Kaarto, BScK, CSEP CEP 16 November 2015
      @K.Michael - the anteriomedial aspect of the knee is the front inner part of the knee. I take it to be just to the inside of the kneecap in this case study.
  • Joy
    Joy 06 April 2015
    This is a case where a multitude of health practitioners can aid in Karl's recovery. I would imagine a physiotherapist, a sports medicine doctor, and an orthopedic surgeon could all benefit him in his recovery.
    Reply to: Knee Pain and Hockey " Karl a 22-year-old university hockey player "
    • K. Michael
      K. Michael 31 July 2015
      And a bracing specialist can assist him in choosing a stabilizing brace while he heals
  • ShirleyG
    ShirleyG 08 February 2015
    Do a hockey related injury usually result in surgery or can it be "healed" with physiotherapy ?
    Reply to: Knee Pain and Hockey " Karl a 22-year-old university hockey player "
    • K. Michael
      K. Michael 09 March 2015
      I think that, as with most injuries, it depends on the nature. If the patient has an ACL tear they will require surgery. Patients that have injured the ligament but not torn it can often regain their mobility through physiotherapy
  • stravers82
    stravers82 03 December 2014
    A visit to a sports medicine doctor may be necessary and I'm sure an MRI will be in order. In the meantime, lots of stretching and a knee brace. Anti inflammatory may also be helpful.
    Reply to: Knee Pain and Hockey " Karl a 22-year-old university hockey player "
    • Joy
      Joy 06 April 2015
      Stretching and ice can go a long way in recovery for many muscle/ligament injuries.
    • Bernadette van der Boom-Bebb
      Bernadette van der Boom-Bebb 04 February 2015
      Indeed Kimberley, all too often people with injuries feel they should restrain from activity when they are injured, thus resulting in prolonged recovery. It is important to check with your doctor to make sure the injury you have would benefit from continued activity versus those where it is important to keep the injury immobilized.
    • Yuan Lew, MSc MBA
      Yuan Lew, MSc MBA 23 December 2014
      A physiotherapist can also help with exercises the strengthen balance so as not to favour the injured side, causing future issues.
    • K. Michael
      K. Michael 06 December 2014
      I think one of the most important things to remember is that while you must rest and take care of an injured joint, you must also exercise it to aid in healing
  • K. Michael
    K. Michael 29 November 2014
    Knee braces are quite beneficial post surgery in mobilizing the joint while it heals
    Reply to: Knee Pain and Hockey " Karl a 22-year-old university hockey player "
    • ShirleyG
      ShirleyG 18 February 2015
      After surgery what is the typical amount of time one would need to wear a knee brace ?

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