Morel-Lavallée Lesion of the Medial Knee After Low-Velocity Impact: A Type 3 CASE
2026-07-02 | 09:14 AM - 09:21 AM
Learning Objectives:
Identify the atypical mechanism, clinical presentation, and anatomical features associated with medial knee Morel-Lavallée lesions in collegiate athletes. Differentiate common and uncommon sites of Morel-Lavallée lesions. Explain the role of musculoskeletal ultrasound in detecting Morel-Lavallée lesions and guiding aspiration-based management. Evaluate the effectiveness and limitations of conservative interventions for managing Morel-Lavallée lesions. Discuss clinical decision-making considerations for interprofessional referral, long-term monitoring, and potential surgical management in persistent Morel-Lavallée cases.
Keywords: Domain 2 - Task 0205 and Domain 4 - Task 0401: Domains and task box would not allow me to select more than one Keywords: Closed-Degloving Injury; Shear Forces Injury; Knee Injury