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What type of physcial exam happens during examining of the knee joint? the test that are preformed if they hurt are they positive? please help
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Knee Exam: A thorough knee exam involves palpating the ligaments and bursae, examine the patella, and by grasping on the lower leg, putting the knee joint through a routine of movements to determine the integrity of the ligaments and menisci. Depending on what you did to your knee and the condition it is in, this may hurt, and your orthopedist can explain the implications of any positive sign.
Answered 10/31/2014
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Drawer signs, laxity: Your doctor is looking to see if the knee joint has laxity or weakness in the ligaments that hold the knee joint in position. A positive test usually refers to weakness. It should correspond to your history. If you are having problems then he/she will thoroughly examine it. This may lead to more tests. If you are not having problems and no family history then avoid expensive tests.
Answered 3/17/2013
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Exam: Knee has specific range motion. The doctor would know what to examine for range of motion, stability of ligaments and menisci. Pinclude hamstring tightness and qin most cases examining doc can figure out mechanical problem. Tear of ligaments. Menisci, patello femoral syndrome etc are all clinical diagnosis confirmed by x-ray, etc only if indicated. Is joint that clinically can be examined accurate.
Answered 3/17/2013
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