Merke Test
The Merke Test that's similar to Thessaly test is used to evaluate the lateral / medial meniscus tear…
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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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Payr Test
Payr Test is a special test used to evaluate the meniscus injury of the knee, especially the posterior…
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Apley Grinding Test
Apley grinding Test (Apley compression test) is used to evaluate the medial or lateral Meniscal Injury of the knee…
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McConnell Test
McConnell Test is a provocative test that is used to evaluate the tracking of the knee patellofemoral joint.
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Patellar Tilt Test
The primary purpose of the Patellar Tilt Test is to evaluate tension in the lateral retinaculum of the…
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Knee Range of Motion (Knee ROM)
Knee Range Of Motion (Knee ROM) should include assessment of knee flexion and extension, tibial internal and external…
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Ege’s Test
Ege’s Test (also called the weight-bearing McMurray test) is used to detect a tear of the lateral or medial meniscus of…
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Thessaly Test for Knee Meniscal Tears
The patient first stands barefoot on the healthy leg, supported by the examiner, who holds the patient’s outstretched…
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Knee Physical Exam
Knee Physical Exam begins with history taking, then the three examination combination Look, Feel and Move, lastly the…
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Reverse Pivot Shift Test
The Reverse pivot shift test is a dynamic test used to demonstrate abnormal posterolateral laxity of the knee…
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Hamstring Flexibility
Hamstring Flexibility is important for knee extension, and hamstring muscles contracture causes the knee flexion deformity.
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Plica Syndrome Test
Plica Syndrome Test is used to detect the presence of the plica in the knee joint and the…
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