Monday 13 July 2009

general knee exam

general obs

acute obs

skin colour
swelling
posture
muscle bulk
deformity

active tests - expected results : 

flexion (prone)
extension ( side of bed )
medial rotation
lateral rotation  ( side of bed feet on ground )

passive tests 

resisted tests 

special tests

mcmurrays 

varus valgus

anterior draw sign

fairbanks test 

patella press test


functional test 

walking 
walking upstairs
turning when walking 


palpation