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What consists of a full knee examination? what are the positive test? if it clickson the mcmurray test does that mean a tear?
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Touching!: A full knee exam c/o inspection for alignment, swelling. Also evaluating rom, palpation for pain and instability. Usual also standing x-rays & sometimes mri. A mcmurray test may indicate a torn meniscus. Lots of info obtained with a good hands on examination.
Answered 10/8/2013
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