Knee Special Test
The valgus stress test evaluates the stability of this ligament.
What is the medical collateral ligament?
This test is most appropriate to assess hip flexor tightness.
What is the Thomas test?
Struck on the lateral thigh while the foot is planted, this force causes medial knee instability.
What is valgus stress?
Diminished Achilles tendon reflex is commonly caused by compression of this nerve root.
What is S1?
A runner presents with distal tibia pain, X-rays negative; the plan includes rest, modified activity, and evaluation for this overuse injury.
What is medial tibial stress syndrome?
The Apley distraction test helps differentiate a collateral ligament injury from injury to this structure.
What is the meniscus?
A positive Trendelenburg sign on the right side means the pelvis drops toward this direction.
What is the left?
The most common mechanism of injury for lateral ankle sprains involves these motions.
What is inversion and plantarflexion?
Weak knee extension points to compromise of this nerve.
What is the femoral nerve?
This diagnostic imaging modality is most appropriate when a suspected stress fracture does not show up on X-ray but symptoms persist.
What is an MRI?
A positive patellar apprehension test indicates this condition.
What is patellar instability?
This test stretches the hamstrings with the hip flexed and knee extended.
What is the straight leg raise test?
Forceful plantarflexion during eccentric dorsiflexion, causing a sudden rupture.
What is Achilles tendon rupture?
A reflex graded from 0 to 4+ is known as a deep tendon reflex.
What are deep tendon reflexes?
Immediate referral with a vacuum splint is required for this type of injury.
What is a fracture or dislocation?
Pain and catching during McMurray with tibial internal rotation suggests injury to this meniscus.
What is the medial meniscus?
A positive Thomas test with hip abduction and external rotation indicates tightness in this muscle.
What is the tensor fasciae latae?
Repetitive overuse and impact loading of the tibia in runners causing anterior leg pain.
What is a tibial stress reaction?
Toe abduction and adduction primarily depend on this nerve.
What is the tibial nerve?
Before returning to play after a mild MCL sprain, athletes should demonstrate pain-free ROM and this.
What is full functional strength and stability?
Clarke’s sign is a special test used to assess dysfunction of this joint region.
What is the patellofemoral joint?
Pain with passive knee extension and hip flexion suggests strain in this muscle.
What is the hamstrings?
Foot planted with valgus and external rotation of the femur causing patellar displacement.
What is patellar dislocation?
Foot drop usually indicates compromise of this nerve.
What is the common peroneal nerve?
This condition requires immediate non–weight bearing and orthopedic referral due to risk of talar dome injury.
What is a suspected osteochondral lesion of the talus?