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Role of the Popliteal Fossa in Knee Problems: Theoretical Considerations and Practical Implications Publisher



Gh ME1 ; Alilou A2 ; Fereydounnia S3 ; Selfe J4 ; Zamani S5
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  1. 1. Faculty of General Medicine, Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan
  2. 2. Faculty of Dentistry, Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan
  3. 3. School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Allied Health Professions, Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom
  5. 5. School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Modern Rehabilitation Published:2020


Abstract

The popliteal fossa is located at the back of the knee joint and it is an area where blood vessels and nerves and also lymph nodes pass. Popliteal fossa injuries includes nearly 2% of acute knee injuries. The treatment of chronic injuries are always more difficult than acute ones, because its diagnosis would depend on careful interpretation of specific clinical exams. In this review, we describe our current understanding of role of popliteal fossa in knee problems, and summarize the anatomy and functional role of popliteal fossa and popliteomeniscal fibers, and mechanism of popliteomeniscal fibers injuries, and discuss strategies for diagnosis of popliteomeniscal fibers lesions, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the posterolateral corner injuries. © 2021 Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
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