A 22-year-old woman has sustained a lateral blow to her right knee during a game, and subsequent imaging has confirmed a severe meniscus injury
Which of the following consequences should the woman expect over the course of recovery? Select all that apply.
A)
Decreased lubrication in the knee joint
B)
Decreased stability of the knee
C)
Reduced shock absorption capacity
D)
Presence of infectious microorganisms in the synovial capsule
E)
Rapid restoration of the cartilage cells in the meniscus
Ans:
A, B, C
Feedback:
Meniscal injuries have consequences for the lubricating and shock absorption capacities of the meniscus and would involve decreased range of motion. An infectious process is unlikely due to the internal nature of meniscal injuries, and healing is typically very slow.
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