Knee Disorders - LEO Chapter-LEO Knee Disorders

LEO Knee Disorders

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This document provides guidance on the evaluation and management of knee disorders in law enforcement officers (LEOs). It includes information on various knee injuries, such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, collateral ligament injuries, and meniscus conditions, and outlines the expected return-to-work timeline for LEOs with these injuries. The document also provides examples of physical essential job functions for LEOs and includes assessment forms for treating physicians to evaluate their patients' knee injuries and determine if they can return to full duty or if they require any activity restrictions. Additionally, the document discusses the reliability and validity of various knee scoring scales, such as the Lysholm score and Tegner activity scale, which are used to assess knee function and help guide treatment decisions. Finally, the document includes information on knee replacement surgeries and their impact on LEOs' ability to perform essential job functions.

Keywords

knee disorders

law enforcement officers

ACL injuries

collateral ligament injuries

meniscus conditions

return-to-work timeline

essential job functions

assessment forms

knee scoring scales

knee replacement surgeries