Knee Crunching/ligament movement

[neuromuscular]

Dear squaddie:

You do need someone with aa knowledge of anatomy and physiology to examine this. There are several possibilites which come to mind. You will probably be examined for meniscus and ligament problems. However, one area which could be overlooked is the poplitus and planterius muclses at the posterior or back of the knee. When you are examined, be sure that they consider these.

You can do a self test by pressing GENTLY into the area behind the knee. If there is pain, these are pprobably involved.

Best regards,

Neuromuscular.

[HercPehl]

Dear squaddie:

You do need someone with aa knowledge of anatomy and physiology to examine this. There are several possibilites which come to mind. You will probably be examined for meniscus and ligament problems. However, one area which could be overlooked is the poplitus and planterius muclses at the posterior or back of the knee. When you are examined, be sure that they consider these.

You can do a self test by pressing GENTLY into the area behind the knee. If there is pain, these are pprobably involved.

Best regards,

Neuromuscular.

Hyperextension at the knee involves 2 ligaments most often the case is ACL. When ACL and meniscus damage occurs then yes the popliteus is involved. Plantaris once again is subject to the person to have that muscle.

[Squaddie]

Ok thanks for the answers its just that im joining the army and didnt want to be defered for having gone to the docs and seeked medical advice