Ege's Test

Ege’s Test

ByDr.Aditi Pandya

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…

Apley's Test

Apley’s Test

ByDr.Aditi Pandya

Introduction The Apley Compression test is used to evaluate individuals for problems with the meniscus of the knee. This test is named after Alan Graham Appley (1914-1996), the British orthopedic surgeon who invented this evaluation method. The test is performed in conjunction with the Apley Compression test. There is a lot of pain and morbidity…