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What kind of physical examination test does a doctor preform for knee pain? special test ? the thesselys test is postitive for what?
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Many: A knee exam includes observation, palpation and special tests. Specifically, a physician evaluates the patient's gait, range of motion, for swelling and other signs of inflammation; areas of tenderness and tests for signs of a ligament tear, cartilage tear or tendinitis. I do not recognize the name of the test you listed.
Answered 3/11/2013
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Many: They are several test available , they are described in books and orthopaedic journals.Physical exam is coplemented with knee x-ray and some times MRI of the knee.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Knee exam: A good patient history will guide a physician in which special tests may be most appropriate for each patient. Physical exam includes visual inspection (and xray), palpation, and special tests. Thesselys test, like apley, mcmurray, and bounce tests, are all ways to inspect a knee for a meniscus tear. There are many special test for other structures as well.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Knee exam: Tests include lachman & anterior drawer for acl, mcmurray is positive for meniscal tear.
Answered 3/10/2013
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