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The knee is often seen as the weak link of the lower extremity as its sits between two stable joints, the ankle and the hip, therefore to accommodate this biomechanical disadvantage, there is an elaborated internal and external ligamentous structure supported by an extra cushion support system that allows the biomechanical stress forces to be dissipated keeping the integrity and function of the knee. In addition, the overall coverage of the muscles crossing the knee from all angles supplies the vital moving and powerful forces needed for maintaining the appropriate protection during dynamics and weight bearing activities.
The 5 defence Knee Mechanisms is hierarchically made up by the proper Alignment of the femur, tibia and the patella followed by the strength and resilient of the quadriceps, hamstrings, adductors and abductors Muscles then by the health of the Medial, lateral, Anterior and Posterior cruciate Ligaments, the proper cushion support provided by the Cartilage and Meniscus and by the frame support of the Bones. The extend and level of tissue damage is dependent on the number of protective layers that have been compromised from the trauma.
For instance, when the first protective Alignment layer is affected, there is a misalignment dysfunction resulting in potential knee maltracking syndromes, therefore I consider as a Level 1 Injury as there is only one main structure that has been affected. In meniscus lesions where the trauma impaired 4 layers of the protective mechanisms ( Alignment, Muscles, Ligaments and Cartilage ), its considered Level 4 Injury as there were 4 layers that have been compromised allowing the biomechanical stress to end up damaging the inner structures, the meniscus. In summary, there are 5 protective layers of defence and 5 corresponding Level of injuries, higher the level of injury the more substantial the number of tissue damage as per the accumulative damage that is passed from one phase to the other. (Level 5 injury means that all the previous defence mechanisms have been compromised up to the 5th layer, as seen in tibial plateau stress fractures).
Throughout my extensive education and clinical experience, I conclude that even though there are several named pathologies and diseases described by the traditional medicine, the origin and the predisposing factors that have lead the development these healthcare conditions shared a similar causation and pathophysiological principle.
In addition, due to the multiple level of tissue damage often seeing in injuries there is not a single approach that is enough in order to properly managed and fully resolve the condition in question, hence I developed specific treatment protocols utilising different health care methods and techniques that eventually allowed me to efficiently resolve and heal as well as prevent the further development of future injuries.
The protocols I developed aim to properly repair and restore the entire self defence mechanism
5 Levels of Ankle/Foot injuries and the corresponding associated conditions.
Knee Therapy
Level 1 injuries - Misalignment dysfunctions
Level 2 injuries - Misalignment - Muscle/tendon/fascia/injuries
Level 3 Injuries – Misalignment – Muscle compromised - Ligamentous injuries
Level 4 Injury - Misalignment – Muscle compromised – Ligamentous weakness - Cartilage Injury
Level 5 Injury- Misalignment – Muscle compromised – Ligamentous weakness and Cartilage damaged leading to Bone fractures
Miscellaneous Knee conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis; Its part of an autoimmune systemic condition expressing inflammatory cascade withing the joints and soft tissue.
Knee Pyogenic infection , or septic, arthritis is a serious and painful infection of a joint. It is most often caused by bacteria, such as staphylococcus or streptococcus, but can also be caused by a fungus or virus
Osteochondritis dissecans: is a joint disorder that occurs most commonly in children. Bone and cartilage beneath the joints loses its blood supply, resulting in joint pain and stiffness
Knee Neurological referral patters syndromes; Subluxations at the level of the pelvis, lumbar or even lower thoracic spine can create referral patterns of pain at different sites around the knee joint
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Treatment Modalities
Treatment methods I utilize in my practice to restore and enhance the healing of the entire layers of tissue injuries according to the specific healthcare conditions diagnosed.
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