Knee Examination

Diagram of Knee Joint

Gray's Anatomy Slide 348

Term:
2013
Published:
April 19, 2013
Revised:
June 20, 2014

The purpose of this resource is to have a web based, readily accessible learning tool for medical students and residents to learn and improve musculoskeletal exam of the knee.

Components of the unit include:

  • A video showing the complete knee exam
  • Lists of common causes of knee pain
  • A brief synopsis for each diagnosis of knee pain
  • A quick reference guide to specific exam manuevers
  • Photos and drawings to assist with visualization of knee anatomy
  • Review of documentation of a knee exam
  • Links to further references

This resource is proposed to be used during medical student teaching of the musculoskeletal exam and during the resident sports medicine and orthopedics rotations or during routine clinical visits for patients with musculoskeletal complaints.

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Learning Objectives

Knowledge:

  • To understand the basic elements of musculoskeletal examinations of the knee.
  • To understand differential diagnosis of common clinical presentations of knee problems.
  • To know how to differentiate between normal and abnormal assessment findings.

Skills:

  • To demonstrate familiarity with the tasks needed to perform a complete knee exam.
  • To be able to generate a differential diagnosis of problems based on knee exam and history.

 
Attitudes:

  • To express confidence in evaluating for musculoskeletal knee complaints.
Diagram of Knee Joint

Gray's Anatomy Slide 348

Term:
2013
Published:
April 19, 2013
Revised:
June 20, 2014

Demos

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Anterior Drawer Test (Multilingual Captions)

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Apley's Compression Test (Multilingual Captions)

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Bounce Test (Multilingual Captions)

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Complete Musculoskeletal Exam of the Knee (Multilingual Captions)

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Introduction to Musculoskeletal Exam of the Knee (Multilingual Captions)

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Joint Effusion (Multilingual Captions)

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Lachman Test (Multilingual Captions)

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Lateral Collateral Ligament Laxity (Multilingual Captions)

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McMurray's Test (Multilingual Captions)

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Medial Collateral Ligament Stability Test (Multilingual Captions)

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Noble's Test (Multilingual Captions)

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Ober's Test (Multilingual Captions)

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Patellar Apprehension Test (Multilingual Captions)

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Patellar Grind Test (Multilingual Captions)

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Patellar Inhibition Test (Multilingual Captions)

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PCL Sag Test (Multilingual Captions)

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Posterior Drawer Test (Multilingual Captions)

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Texts

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01. Introduction

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02. Instructions On Use

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03. Evaluation of the Knee

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04. Anterior Knee Pain

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05. Lateral Knee Pain

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06. Medial Knee Pain

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07. Posterior Knee Pain

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08. Evaluation of Effusion

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09. Documentation of Exam

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10. Specific Knee Exam Maneuvers

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11. Anatomic Landmarks

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12. References

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