University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 2003 | Clinical Sciences 2
Academic year:

2024
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321

Pages:

1
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Knee Examination Component What to do/look for and rationale • Wash hands • Introduce self. • Briefly explain purpose and obtain consent. • Ask about pain before you begin. • Ask for vitals. General Examination Position the patient standing and look for: • Symmetry • Alignment • Scars • Deformities • Swelling • Rash Gait -> lying down position Position the patient lying down with their legs straight. (do the below for both sides) • Palpate -> begin with the normal side. • Feel for temperature using the back of the hand, both sides simultaneously. • Patella • Quadriceps insertion • Patella tendon • Test for effusion - Patella tap or bulge test Gair -> knee flexed at 30 degrees for palpation. Movements -> active Ligament integrity • Palpate both sides. • Medial and lateral joint lines. • Posterior aspect of the knee. For both sides. • Flexion (0 to 140) • Extension ( -5 to 0) • Quadriceps lag test. • Anterior cruciate ligament - Anterior drawer test. • Posterior cruciate ligament - Posterior drawer test. • Medial collateral ligament. • Lateral collateral ligament.