MOST COMMON KNEE INJURIES IN SPORT

INJURIES IN SPORTS

MOST COMMON KNEE INJURIES IN SPORT

Valentin  Matev
Bulgaria

The author presents the most common knee injuries which he has treated in his 20 year old practice. He reveals briefly the clinical anatomy of the knee. He introduces the most common clinical check tests. He pays attention to the methods of the knee investigation. He shares his experience about his patients, treated conservatively and operatively. He describes the most common type of injuries and surgical procedures.  The author marks the importance of the rehabilitation treatment and the exact postoperative training process. He directs his attention to the difference in the recovery process in top athletes.