Knee pain and injury: When is a surgical consult needed?

David M Siebert; Christopher Kweon

doi:10.12788/jfp.0629

Knee pain and injury: When is a surgical consult needed?

J Fam Pract. 2023 Jul;72(6):253-259. doi: 10.12788/jfp.0629.

Authors

David M Siebert¹, Christopher Kweon²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Family Medicine (Dr. Siebert), University of Washington, Seattle.
² Department of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle.

PMID: 37549407
DOI: 10.12788/jfp.0629

Abstract

This review identifies clinical scenarios-such as unstable or displaced fractures, major tendon ruptures, and significant mechanical issues-that likely warrant surgical consultation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Fractures, Bone*
Humans
Knee
Knee Joint* / surgery
Pain
Referral and Consultation
Rupture / surgery