How To Discuss Meniscal Injuries with Carl Clifford & Dr Michael Cooke
Description
Meniscal tears can be a significant knee injury with different treatment options available depending on a variety of factors, but how do we help patients understand the injury and management options available?
On this episode Ben is joined by Carl Clifford, Lower Limb Advanced Practice Physiotherapist, and Dr Michael Cooke, Sports Medicine & Emergency Care Consultant, both from Simply MSK where they discuss:
(00:00:00 ) – How Does Sports Medicine Work Life Balance Compare To NHS
(00:01:56 ) – What Made Them Interested In Their Specialities
(00:03:54 ) – Why Is The Meniscus 2nd Place To The ACL In Clinical Interest?
(00:06:16 ) – The Upcoming ACL Cross Bracing Lecture
(00:10:37 ) – How To Explain Acute Meniscal Tears
(00:16:32 ) – Managing Locking Beliefs
(00:22:00 ) – Does The Conversation Change With Athletes?
(00:24:58 ) – How To Discuss Management Options For Meniscal Tears
(00:34:48 ) – Repairing Meniscal Tears Over Meniscectomies
(00:36:44 ) – Discussing Non-Invasive Options
(00:38:59 ) – Managing Meniscal Tear Beliefs
(00:42:50 ) – Shared Decision Making With Degenerative Meniscal Tears
(00:45:50 ) – Discussing Long Term Expectations With Meniscal Tears
(00:53:55 ) – The Future For Meniscal Injury Care
(00:57:45 ) – More Info On Simply MSK
(01:01:45 ) – Difficult Conversations With Meniscal Tears
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