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Anatomy
Knee Special Tests
F/A Special Tests
Joint Mobs/Neuro
Misc.
100
proximal to medial condyle of the femur and distal to medial epicondyle of tibia, ~6cm below joint line
What are the attachments for the MCL?
100
Varus force
What is a test for the LCL?
100
calf warmth/redness/swelling, painful on palpation and with passive dorsiflexion
What are signs/symptoms of a DVT?
100
Tap at posterior medial malleolous
What is Tinels sign for posterior tibial nerve?
100
First few steps in the morning are very painful.
What is a sign/symptom of plantar fasciitis?
200
inferior tibiofibular joint, talocrural joint, subtalor joint
What are the joints of the hindfoot?
200
Knee pain with compression combined with medial and lateral tibia rotation
What is a positive Apley's Test for a meniscus injury?
200
Inversion in neutral
What is the calcaneofibular ligament stress test?
200
Ankle PF/INV+SLR
What is the nerve tension test for the peroneal nerve?
200
18 degrees
What is the female Q angle?
300
Guide for quad tendon Decreases friction Controls capsular tension of the knee Protects femur condyles
What are the purposes of the patella?
300
clicking in the joint space
What is a positive Mcmurrays Test?
300
No plantarflexion when gastroc muscle belly is squeezed
What is a positive thompson test?
300
Flexion+internal rotation
What are combined movements of the knee?
300
calcaneous, cuboid and metatarsal 5
What is the lateral longitudinal arch made of?
400
Passes back and lateral to medial talus on medial tuberosity Resists posterior excursion/DF Transmits leg ER to foot
What is the location and function of the Posterior Tibiotalar Ligament?
400
Brush, patellar tap test
What are tests that assess knee swelling?
400
>6 reps of heel raises with heels fully of floor
What is full gastrocnemius strength?
400
posterior glide of tibia
What is a mobilization for knee flexion?
400
When foot acts as a rigid lever
What is the propulsion phase of gait?
500
Distributes stress Decreases friction Prevents joint hyperextension
What are functions of the meniscus?
500
planted foot then pivoting
What is the mechanism of injury for an ACL tear?
500
Morton’s Neuroma Tinel’s Sign Lower Limb Tension Tests Buerger’s Test
What are neurological and vascular tests for the L/E?
500
Flexion+ABD+IR
What is a knee quadrant?
500
Increased anterior excursion on the tibia
What is a positive anterior drawer test of the knee?