Knee Joint

A 58-year-old woman from rural Maharashtra presents with chronic knee pain and progressive varus deformity. On examination, there is crepitus over the medial knee joint line and restricted flexion. Which is the most common meniscal structure injured in degenerative knee disease?

Regarding the anatomy of the knee joint, all of the following statements are correct EXCEPT:

A 28-year-old male footballer sustains a non-contact injury to his right knee during a match. Clinical examination reveals a positive Lachman test and anterior drawer sign. Regarding the menisci of the knee, all of the following are true EXCEPT:

Which ligament of the knee joint is most commonly injured in a non-contact pivoting injury with the foot planted on the ground?

A 28-year-old male footballer presents to the orthopaedic clinic with a 3-week history of left knee pain and swelling following a non-contact injury during a match. He reports a sudden 'popping' sensation in the knee while pivoting on a planted foot. On examination, there is joint effusion, and the anterior drawer test is positive at 90° knee flexion. Lachman test (at 30° flexion) is also positive. McMurray's test is negative. Which structure is most likely injured?