Knee Tests Flashcards
1
Q
McMurrays
A
Meniscal tears
-supine
palpate joint line whilst externally rotating and extending the knee
positive = pain or clicking/thudding
2
Q
Valgus Stress Test
A
MCL tear Supine Palpate medial joint line bend leg 30degrees flexion apply valgus force Positive= pain/gapping
3
Q
Varus Stress Test
A
LCL Tear Supine palpate lateral joint line beng leg to 30degrees flexion apply varus force positive= pain/gapping
4
Q
anterior draw
A
ACL tear supine bend leg to 90degree flexion sit on foot pull posterior to anterior positive= excessive translation/ no end feel
5
Q
Clarkes Sign
A
patellofemoral pain
supine
leg in full extension
apply downward force onto the superior border of the patella
ask patient to contract quads lift patella up
positve= pain or unable to move patella
6
Q
Posterior sag
A
PCL Supine hip flexion at 45degrees Knee flexion at 90degrees look for translation of the tibia relative to the femur
