Examination of the Knee Flashcards
1
Q
Look?
A
Symmetry
Allignment
Varus/valgus deformity
Fixed flexion of the knee
Rashes
Wounds
Scars
Swelling
Wasting of quadriceps muscles
2
Q
Feel
A
Temperature
Tenderness along border of patella, extensor mechanism, and medial and lateral joint lines
Popliteal cysts
Knee effusion (patellar tap)
Bulge test
3
Q
What do you move?
A
Flex knee
Extend knee
(active and passive)
During passive detect crepitus
Compare movement of both knees
Hyperextension
Straight leg raise
Collaterals
Cruciate Ligaments (posterior sag and anterior draw)
4
Q
Function
A
Gait (limp, valgus/varus deformity or fixed flexion gait)
Examine hip and foot
