Introduction The Noble’s test (Noble’s Compression test) is a provocative iliotibial band test created by Clive Noble. It is often used as an indicator of iliotibial band syndrome; however, no evidence-based study has been conducted to control the validity of this test. Other tests that might be utilized are the modified Ober’s test and the…
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 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….
