Introduction The Wilson’s Test is a diagnostic test for osteochondritis dissecans of the knee. Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the knee is an idiopathic, focal, subchondral bone abnormality that can cause instability or detachment of bone and the overlying articular cartilage, resulting in osteoarthritis. Data presented at the SoFCOT Symposium (2005) showed that the median age…
Introduction The Ulnocarpal Stress Test also known as the ulnar carpal stress test, is a medical exam used to assess the integrity and stability of the wrist’s triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC). The TFCC is a group of ligaments and cartilage that support and stabilize the wrist joint. The test is normally performed by a healthcare…
Introduction Ober’s test is commonly used in hip orthopedic exams to identify tightness of the Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) or contractures of the Iliotibial Band (IT Band) that limit hip adduction. It is often used to diagnose iliotibial band syndrome. The Ober test, first described by Ober (1936), is a common and widely accepted test…
Introduction The Patellar grinding test, also called Clarke’s sign, is a simple procedure that can help evaluate the cause of knee pain. If you feel pain or tingling during the test, you may have a rupture of the cartilage under the knee (patella). Your doctor may order other tests to diagnose and treat knee pain….
Introduction Pivot shift test is theoretically an ideal test for dynamic evaluation of the condition of the knee ligaments, which is particularly important in the diagnosis of ACL tear, the evaluation of reconstruction methods, and the formulation of treatment algorithms for patients with ACL injury. Currently, the pivot shift test is the most accurate clinical…
Steinman’s Test is a medical diagnostic procedure used to assess the integrity and stability of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee joint. The ACL is a crucial ligament that helps stabilize the knee and is frequently injured in sports-related activities or traumatic accidents. Steinman’s Test is one of several clinical tests employed by…
Introduction The Patellar Apprehension Test is a clinical examination used by healthcare professionals, particularly in orthopedics, to assess the stability and integrity of the patella (kneecap) in individuals who may have experienced patellar dislocation or subluxation. This test is performed to determine if the patient is apprehensive about the possibility of their patella shifting out…
Definition/Description The Ege test is also called the weight-bearing McMurray test because when patients do this test, they have to put weight on their knees. Depending on the meniscus being examined, the patient’s feet are turned outward (medial meniscus) or inward (lateral meniscus). Clinically relevant anatomy The genu articularis consists of several anatomical structures, including…
Introduction The External Rotation Recurvatum test to measure posterolateral instability of the knee joint is a general assessment of external rotation of the femur that occurs with knee hyperextension and stabilization of the femur. Purpose To document the tibiofemoral joint sagittal plane relationship in patients with posterolateral knee instability and positive external rotation recurvatum test…
What is a Valgus Stress Test? The Valgus stress test is a clinical examination technique used by healthcare professionals, primarily in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine, to assess the stability and integrity of a specific joint, typically the knee or elbow. This test involves the application of a valgus force, which is a…
