Make sure you rule out the back and hip unless there is a clear mechanism of injury as the knee can be a referred site of pain for both these areas. Immediate swelling and bruising usually …

Palpation – Knee extended Effusion: Milk the fluid into the supra-patellar pouch and then compress down into the knee. Palpate the sides of the knee for a fluid wave. With a large …

2022年9月7日 · Flex the knee to 90 degrees and sit on the patient’s foot. With both hands, grasp the proximal tibia at the level of the tuberosity. Push firmly posteriorly, assessing for laxity and …

Each side of the tibiofemoral joint line is palpated separately to evaluate the maximal joint line sensitivity, i.e. the palpated point from the joint line that gives discomfort and is more tender …

2019年7月23日 · Palpation is the best way to determine the presence of swelling in and around the knee joint. A large joint effusion will be obvious to the examiner, whereas a small effusion …

• Palpate along medial, then lateral margins. • Menisci damaged by trauma or degenerative changes w/age. • Left hand w/middle, index, & ring fingers on medial joint line. • Grasp heel …

2003年9月1日 · The physical examination should include careful inspection of the knee, palpation for point tenderness, assessment of joint effusion, range-of-motion testing, evaluation of …

2010年10月4日 · Patellar position: the patella is normally located over the centre of the knee joint and any deviation from this central position may indicate patellar dislocation or subluxation (i.e. …

In order to determine the correct starting point, palpation can be useful: in the neutral position the tibial plateau and the medial condyle face one another, with a slight anterior step-off of the …

2015年5月10日 · Palpation of knee joint can be done in various positions based on the comfort of the patient and therapist. If the patient is sitting, high sitting is a good position to start. If not, …