Full sequence: several maneuvers combined into one smooth exam

Full Sequence

Knee Exam: Full Sequence

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This video shows one approach to combining several maneuvers of the knee exam into a smooth, logical sequence, ordered by patient positioning and gowning. Each maneuver's technique, findings, and evidence are on its own page, linked below.

Maneuvers in This Sequence

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Knee Active Range of Motion
Rule in:IEExtensor Mechanism Disruption, IEKnee Effusion, IEKnee Fracture +2 more
Rule out:IEExtensor Mechanism Disruption, IEKnee Effusion, IEKnee Fracture +2 more
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Knee Anterior Drawer
Rule in:VHAnterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Rule out:VHAnterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
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Knee Passive Range of Motion
Rule in:SHKnee Osteoarthritis, SHMeniscal Tear, IEKnee Effusion +2 more
Rule out:HKnee Osteoarthritis, MHMeniscal Tear, IEKnee Effusion +2 more
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Knee Posterior Drawer
Rule in:VHPosterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Rule out:VHPosterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
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Knee Strength
Rule in:VHFunctional Neurologic Disease, IEExtensor Mechanism Disruption, IEFemoral Neuropathy +2 more
Rule out:SHFunctional Neurologic Disease, IEExtensor Mechanism Disruption, IEFemoral Neuropathy +2 more
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Lachman
Rule in:VHAnterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Rule out:VHAnterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
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McMurray Sign
aka McMurray test
Rule in:SHLateral Meniscus Tear, SHMedial Meniscus Tear
Rule out:HMedial Meniscus Tear, SHLateral Meniscus Tear
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Ottawa Knee Rule
Rule in:MHKnee Fracture
Rule out:VHKnee Fracture
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Valgus Stress Test
Rule in:MHMedial Collateral Ligament Injury of the Knee, IEPosteromedial Corner Injury
Rule out:HMedial Collateral Ligament Injury of the Knee, IEPosteromedial Corner Injury
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Varus Stress Test
Rule in:IELateral Collateral Ligament Injury of the Knee, IEPosterolateral Corner Injury
Rule out:IELateral Collateral Ligament Injury of the Knee, IEPosterolateral Corner Injury

Related Systems / Regions

KneeLower ExtremitiesMusculoskeletal