03-04-2007, 10:51 AM
17. A 21-year-old woman who is a varsity basketball player comes to the student health center because of left knee pain for the past month. She says the pain has progressively worsened and has not been relieved with ibuprofen. The pain occurs when she descends stairs or is in class for long periods. She says, "My knee pops a lot." Physical examination today shows knee crepitus, and weakness and atrophy of the vastus medialis muscle. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment at this time? A) Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction B) Arthroscopic meniscectomy C) Immobilization of the knee D) Nonweight-bearing on crutches for 2 weeks E) Quadriceps-strengthening exercises