Matthew Mariathas, Emily Hughes, Roger Wolman, Neeraj Purohit
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Abstract
Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries are a frequent occurrence in dancers of all skill levels, and the knee is the most common anatomical location. Our purpose was to identify the specific knee injuries encountered in a large cohort of dancers presenting to a tertiary-level dance injury clinic with knee pain. The relevant imaging findings of the identified knee injuries are highlighted. Methods: All new patients referred to the specialist dance injury clinic between March 2012 and February 2017 were entered into a database. Those with a knee-specific injury were selected with documentation of relevant demographic information. Clinic notes were analyzed for information related to a preceding acute traumatic event, and any relevant imaging was reviewed. This formed the basis for the review with Pubmed being utilized to identify relevant papers on the specific pathologies including etiology, imaging findings, and management. Results: Data from a cohort of 197 dancers presenting with a knee complaint were reviewed, composed of 144 women and 53 men with an average age of 28 years (range: 12–75 years). The most common knee complaint was anterior knee pain (n = 111) followed by medial-side knee pain (n = 42). The most frequent diagnoses included patellofemoral pain syndrome (n = 69), medial meniscal injury (n = 29), and Hoffa’s fat pad impingement (n = 13). Conclusion: An anatomy--based approach with regard to the site of pain can be useful in identifying any potential abnormality. Knowledge of the radiological appearances of the most frequently seen knee abnormalities in dancers will aid in prompt and correct diagnosis.
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Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery (JAJS) is committed to bring forth scientific manuscripts in the form of original research articles, current concept reviews, meta-analyses, case reports and letters to the editor. The focus of the Journal is to present wide-ranging, multi-disciplinary perspectives on the problems of the joints that are amenable with Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty. Though Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty entail surgical procedures, the Journal shall not restrict itself to these purely surgical procedures and will also encompass pharmacological, rehabilitative and physical measures that can prevent or postpone the execution of a surgical procedure. The Journal will also publish scientific research related to tissues other than joints that would ultimately have an effect on the joint function.