special orthopaedic test

Question 1

test the medial collateral ligament

Answer 1

stress test/ valgus test

1. in extension
2. in flexion at 30 degrees

provide a valgus force

Question 2

test the lateral collateral ligament

Answer 2

stress test/ varus test
1. in extension
2. in 30 degrees flexion

provide a varus force

Question 3

2 test for the PCL

Answer 3

posterior sag test
- patient in 90 90 position and then observe tibial tuberosity which one is higher or lower

posterior draw test
do a knee movement of anterior to posterior

Question 4

test the ACL

Answer 4

lachmans test

knee in 15-30 degrees flexion then draw the knee forward in a quick jerk movement

Question 5

test for Meniscus

Answer 5

McMurrays test

put knee into full flexion then as we slowly put knee into extension we will internal rotate and apply valgus

put knee into full flexion and then we slowly bring the knee into extension we will place a varus force

Question 6

2 test for patellofemoral

Answer 6

patella apprehension test- glide the patella laterally

McConnell test - MMT