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Key Components of a Thorough History and Physical Examination for Knee Pain

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  • The American College of Radiology recommends avoiding overlooking referred pain from hip or lumbar spine pathology, as well as rushing to imaging before completing a thorough clinical examination, to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of knee pain 1

REFERENCES

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acr appropriateness criteria<sup>®</sup> chronic knee pain. [LINK]

Journal of the American College of Radiology, 2018