Knee exam Flashcards
1
Q
look
A
signs of pathology
assess gait
inspect limbs - anterior, lateral, posterior
lay on bed and repeat inspection
2
Q
feel
A
temperature
quad muscle bulk
palpate extended knee
patellar tap test
sweep test
flex knee to 90 & palpate (pop fossa, tibial tuberosity, fibular head)
3
Q
move
A
active & passive flexion & extension
4
Q
special tests
A
posterior sag sign
anterior drawer test
collateral ligament assessment
meniscal assessment
