The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #98 Knee Pain: History, exam, bracing, x-rays, and injectables
Jun 4, 2018
Dr. Ted Parks, an orthopedic surgeon and clinical professor, shares his expertise on managing knee pain. He breaks down the four buckets of knee pain and teaches a quick 30-second knee exam that's a game-changer for practitioners. Discussions include choosing the right knee brace, identifying red flags in history taking, and insights into effective injections like cortisone and PRP. Dr. Parks emphasizes the importance of thorough assessments and innovative approaches to treatment, making knee pain a less daunting challenge.
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Exercise Bike Gaming Invention
- Dr. Ted Parks invented a stationary bike controller for racing video games.
- This invention, though not commercially successful, was a precursor to interactive exercise games like Peloton.
Learning by Doing
- Learn by doing, not just observing or listening.
- The adage "Hear and I forget, see and I remember, do and I understand" emphasizes experiential learning.
Knee Pain Evaluation
- When evaluating knee pain, first rule out emergencies like infections.
- Then categorize the issue into one of four buckets: ligament injury, meniscus tear, arthritis, or patellofemoral pain.
