DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF LATERAL MENISCUS INJURY OF THE KNEE JOINT AND PATELLAR TENDON ENTHESOPATHY IN ATHLETES

Knee joint injuries represent one of the most significant problems in modern sports traumatology and orthopedics due to their high prevalence, complex pathogenesis, and long-term functional consequences. Among athletes, injuries of the lateral meniscus of the knee joint and patellar tendon enthesopathy are frequently observed as a result of repetitive mechanical overload, rotational stress, and chronic microtrauma. These pathological conditions may occur both independently and concomitantly, complicating diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic decision-making. The present study was conducted at the Khorezm multidisciplinary medical center, department of traumatology and orthopedics, and aimed to analyze diagnostic features and treatment outcomes in athletes with lateral meniscus injury combined with patellar tendon enthesopathy. The findings demonstrate that an integrated diagnostic approach and differentiated treatment strategy significantly improve functional outcomes and facilitate early return to sports activities.