Patellar Tap Test (Ballottement Test)
Patellar Tap Test (or as it called Patellar Ballottement Test) is a useful technique for detecting the effusion…
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Knee Special Tests
Knee Examination section contains all special tests to examine and evaluate knee joint. ACL, meniscus, MCL, LCL and Patella tests.
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Renne Test
Renne test represents a significant advancement in the clinical evaluation of iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome, offering healthcare professionals…
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Pivot Shift Test
Pivot shift test is a manipulative test for demonstrating the rotatory subluxation that is often associated with anterior…
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Wilson Test Overview
Wilson Test is a provocative test that can be performed when osteochondritis dissecans of the knee is suspected.
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Dial Test
Dial Test (or tibial external rotation test) is used in evaluation of posterolateral instability of the knee.
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Lachman Test
The examiner holds the patient’s knee between 15 and 30° of flexion. In this position in particular, the…
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Posterior Sag Sign
Posterior Sag Sign (or Gravity Drawer Test) is used to assess the integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament of…
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Brush Test (Stroke or Wipe Test)
The Brush Test is a physical examination maneuver designed to detect even minimal effusions in the knee joint.…
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Patellar Grind Test (Clarke Sign)
The Patellar Grind Test (Clarke test) is performed with the patient in supine position with the leg extended.…
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Waldron Test
Waldron Test (or as it called a unilateral squat) is used to evaluate the presence of patellofemoral syndrome…
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Duck Walk Test
Duck Walk Test (or Childress Sign) is a weightbearing test that is used to evaluate the posterior horn…
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Merke Test
The Merke Test that's similar to Thessaly test is used to evaluate the lateral / medial meniscus tear…
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