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Knee Special Tests (Testing for?)
Examination III Exam I UCDPT
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Science
Graduate
05/03/2010

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Valgus (abduction) Test
Definition
Tests medial instability (MCL)
Term
Varus (adduction) Test
Definition
Tests lateral instability (LCL)
Term
Lachman's Test
Definition
Tests for ACL instability
Term
Anterior Drawer
Definition
Tests for ACL instability
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Posterior Drawer
Definition
Tests for PCL instability
Term
Posterior Sag Sign
Definition
Tests for PCL instability
(should be done before ACL tests)
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Godfrey Test
Definition
Tests for PCL instability
(should be done before ACL tests)
Term
External Rotation Recurvatrum
Definition
Tests for posterolateral rotary instability
Recurvatrum
Term
Slocum IR 30˚
Definition
Tests for anterolateral rotary instability
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Slocum ER 15˚
Definition
Tests for anteromedial rotary instability
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Hughston's Posterior Medial
Definition
Tests for posteromedial rotary instability
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Apley's Test
Definition
Tests for meniscal injury
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McMurray Test
Definition
Tests for meniscal injury
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Hughston's Plica Test
Definition
Tests for plica
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Mediopatellar Plica Test
Definition
Tests for mediopatellar plica
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Plica Stutter Test
Definition
Tests for plica
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Clarke's Sign/Patellar Grind Test
Definition
Tests for patellofemoral dysfunction
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McConnel Test for Chrondromalacia Patellae
Definition
Chrondromalacia patellae
Patellofemoral dysfunction
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Waldron Test
Definition
Tests for presence of patellofemoral syndrome
Term
Passive Patellar Tilt
Definition
Tests for presence of patellofemoral syndrome
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Step Up-Step Down Tests
Definition
Tests for patellofemoral dysfunction

Patellofemoral arthralgia, weak quads, or an inability to stabilize the pelvis
Term
Noble Compression Test
Definition
Tests for IT band friction syndrome
Term
Renne Test
Definition
Tests for IT band friction syndrome
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Q Angle
Definition
Angle between quad and patellar tendon
Males = 13˚
Females = 18˚
Term
Fairbanks Apprehension Test
Definition
Tests for dislocation of the patella
Term
Patellar Tap/Ballotable Patella Test
Definition
Differentiate btw swelling & synovial thickening
Type and amount of swelling
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Fluctuation Test
Definition
Differentiate btw swelling & synovial thickening
Type and amount of swelling
Term
Peripatellar Swelling Test
Definition
Differentiate btw swelling & synovial thickening
Type and amount of swelling
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Brush Test
Definition
Minimal joint effusion
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Joint Line Tenderness
Definition
Presence of meniscus lesion
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