Ege's Test

Ege’s Test

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…

Posterior Drawer Test

Posterior Drawer Test

What is a Posterior Drawer Test? The Posterior Drawer Test is part of a routine knee examination. When a health care provider examines the knee, he or she examines the joint, tests ligaments and mobility, identifies swelling, and makes abnormalities to identify specific manipulations. A PCL tear usually occurs as a result of a fall…