Assessment and management of posttraumatic haemarthrosis of the knee

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2008 Aug;69(8):459-60, 462-3. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2008.69.8.30743.

Abstract

Traumatic haemarthrosis of the knee poses significant diagnostic difficulty in the acute phase. Orthopaedic follow up is essential. An update of current recommended practice is provided, and the pros and cons of arthroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Arthroscopy
  • Bandages
  • Female
  • Hemarthrosis / diagnosis*
  • Hemarthrosis / etiology
  • Hemarthrosis / therapy
  • Humans
  • Immobilization / methods
  • Knee Injuries / complications*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament / injuries*
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery
  • Referral and Consultation