Monday 13 July 2009

mcmurrays test

distal hand on knee around meniscal area
proximal hand grasping ankle around plantar fascia

focus on medial meniscus - flex knee - external rotation valgus ( opposites) = then extend knee
focus on lateral meniscus - flex knee  - internal rotation varus - opposites = then extend knee

positive - pain popping clicking - indicate a tear  along meniscus 

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