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Knee exam

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1. Observation

  • Ecchymosis (bruise)? Surgical scars?
  • Knee resting position
  • Knee effusion with obscured landmarks
  • Quadriceps muscle atrophy

2. Knee effusion tests

  • patellar ballotment
  • knee milking

3. Range of motion

  • Normal flexion = 130 degrees
    • look for pain
    • do active vs passive ROM
  • Normal extension = 10 degrees above horizontal

4. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Stability Tests

  • Lachman's Test (most sensitive)
  • Anterior drawer sign

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