Knee
Knee Anatomy, Pathology, and Injections
Course time: 3h 4min
This course is designed for medical professionals utilizing point-of-care ultrasound who want to build on their knee injection skills. Review anterior, lateral, medial, and posterior knee anatomy. Learn best practices for suprapatellar recess injection, knee joint injection, pes anserine injection, and baker's cyst aspiration.
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Knee: Introduction
Introductory material and disclaimer
Knee: Pretest
Assess your current knowledge in this subject area with a pretest
Knee: Lesson 1
Background, normal anatomy, and evaluation
Knee: Mid-Test
Assess your knowledge of the material presented in lesson 1 with a mid-test
Knee: Lesson 2
Pathology and Injection Technique
Knee: Post-Test
Assess your knowledge of the material presented in lesson 1 and lesson 2 with a post-test. Score 80% or higher to receive a certificate of completion.
Description
- Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO)
- Femur
Description
- Vastus Intermedius Contribution to the Quadriceps Tendon
- Vastus Lateralis/Medialis Contribution to the Quadriceps Tendon
- Rectus Femoris Contribution to the Quadriceps Tendon
- Trochlear Hyaline Cartilage
- Distal Femur
- Proximal Patella
Description
- Patella
- Femur
- Trochlear Cartilage
- Quadriceps Tendon
- Quadriceps Fat Pad
- Pre-femoral Fat Pad
- Suprapatellar Recess
Description
- Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO)
- Femur
Description
- Vastus Intermedius Contribution to the Quadriceps Tendon
- Vastus Lateralis/Medialis Contribution to the Quadriceps Tendon
- Rectus Femoris Contribution to the Quadriceps Tendon
- Trochlear Hyaline Cartilage
- Distal Femur
- Proximal Patella
Description
- Patella
- Femur
- Trochlear Cartilage
- Quadriceps Tendon
- Quadriceps Fat Pad
- Pre-femoral Fat Pad
- Suprapatellar Recess
Description
- Patella (Superior Pole of the Patella)
- Femoral Condyle of the Distal Femur
- Trochlear Cartilage
- Quadriceps Tendon
- Quadriceps Fat Pad
- Pre-femoral Fat Pad
- Suprapatellar Recess
Description
- Quadriceps Tendon
- Suprapatellar Recess
- Patella
Description
- Inferior Patellar (or Inferior Patellar Pole)
- Tibial Tuberosity
- Patellar Tendon
- Hoffa’s Fat Pad
Description
2. Tibial Tuberosity
3. Patellar Tendon
4. Hoffa’s Fat Pad
Description
- Infrapatellar Tendon
- Patella
- Tibia
Description
- Gerdy’s Tubercle
- Lateral Femoral Epicondyle
- Lateral Joint Recess
- Iliotibial Bursa
- Lateral Meniscus
- Iliotibial Band
Description
- Fibular Head
- Lateral Tibial Condyle
- Lateral Femoral Epicondyle
- Lateral Meniscus
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)
- Bicep Femoris Shadow
- Popliteus Tendon Groove
Description
3. Lateral Femoral Epicondyle
7. Popliteus Tendon Groove
Description
- Lateral Meniscus
- Tibia
- Fibula
- Distal Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)
- Biceps Femoris
- Subcutaneous Fat
Description
- Lateral Epicondyle of the Femur
- Popliteal Groove
- Politeus
- Proximal Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)
- Subcutaneous Fat
- Lateral Meniscus
- Tibia
- Fascia
Description
- Medial Epicondyle (MCL Origin)
- Medial Meniscus
- Medial Tibial Plateau
- Flair or Neck of Medial Tibia
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Insertion
- MCL
Description
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
- Femur
- Tibia
Description
- Medial Meniscus
- Femur
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
Description
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) over Medial Tibial Neck
- Oblique Pes Anserine Tendons
Description
- Subcutaneous Fat
- Quadriceps Tendon
- Quadriceps Fat Pad
- Joint Effusion
- Prefemoral Fat Pad
- Femur
- Patella
Description
- Femur
- Patella
- Quadriceps Tendon
- Quadriceps Fat Pad
- Prefemoral Fat Pad
- Suprapatellar Recess
- Iliotibial Band
Description
- Subcutaneous Fat
- Quadriceps Tendon
- Suprapatellar Recess
- Quadriceps Fat Pad
- Prefemoral Fat Pad
- Femur
- Patella
Description
- Thickened Patellar Tendon
- Patella
- Hoffa Fat Pad
- Tibia
Description
- Pre-Patellar Bursitis
- Patella
- Patellar Tendon
Description
Asterisk: Cyst
- Medial Epicondyle of the Femur
Description
- Knee Medial Joint Line - Extruded Meniscus
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
- Adipose
Description
- Medial Femoral Condyle
- Articular Hyaline Cartilage
- Semimembranosus Tendon
- Adipose
- Semitendinosus Tendon
- Medial Head Gastrocnemius (MHG) Tendon
- Medial Head Gastrocnemius (MHG) Muscle
- Tibial Nerve
- Tibial Vein
- Tibial Artery
Description
- Cyst
- Medial Head of the Grastrocnemius
- Perivascular Fat
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
- Femur
- Posterior Tibia
Description
- Medial Femoral Condyle
- Articular Cartilage
- Semi-membranosus Tendon
- Medial Head of the Gastrocnemius
Description
Yellow Arrow: This will be the needle path
- Suprapatellar Recess
Description
- Femur
- Patella
- Prefemoral Fat Pad
- Quadriceps Fat Pad
- Quadriceps Tendon
- Subcutaneous Fat
- Joint Effusion
Description
- Femur
- Prefemoral Fat Pad
- Joint Effusion
- Quadriceps Tendon
- Subcutaneous Fat
Description
- Subcutaneous Fat
- Quadriceps Tendon
- Joint Effusion
- Prefemoral Fat Pad
- Femur
Description
- Medial Tibia Neck
- Pes Anserine Tendons
- Subcutaneous Fat
Description
- Cyst
- Medial Head of the Gastrocnemius
- Medial Femoral Condyle
- Semimembranosis Tendon
Description
- Medial Femoral Condyle
- Articular Hyaline Cartilage
- Semimembranosus Tendon
- Adipose
- Semitendinosus Tendon
- Medial Head Gastrocnemius (MHG) Tendon
- Medial Head Gastrocnemius (MHG) Muscle
- Tibial Nerve
- Tibial Vein
- Tibial Artery
Description
- Cyst
- Medial Head of the Grastrocnemius
- Perivascular Fat
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
- Femur
- Posterior Tibia
Description
- Femoral Nerve
- Femoral Vein
- Femoral Artery
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