Knee Examination

Question 1

Knee Examination - Look

Answer 1

Inspect from all sides including stance.
Position patient supine for deformity

Question 2

Knee Examination - Feel

Answer 2

• Temperature
• Borders of Patella
• Popliteal
• Patella Tap

Question 3

Knee Examination - Move

Answer 3

Active and Passive Flexion and Extension

Question 4

Knee Special Tests

Answer 4

Posterior Sag Test - Knee Flexed to 90 degrees. Observe for a posterior sag of the tibia. (PCL)
Lachmans - Knee Flexed to 20 degrees, pull tibia forwards and hold thigh feeling for a solid end point (ACL)
Lateral + Medial Collateral - Knee at 20 degrees hold heel, and apply valgus and varus stress.

Question 5

Knee Examination - Conclusion

Answer 5

Examine ankle and hip.
Offer neurovascular.
Thank the patient and ask them to redress and wash your hands.

Question 6

What is McMurray’s Test?

Answer 6

Tests for a torn meniscus.
Flex the hip to 90 degrees, maximally flex the knee, externally rotate the knee and extend the knee.