Noble's Test is a physical examination technique used to assess for the presence of iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome, a common cause of lateral knee pain. It is named after Dr. James Noble, the physician who described the test in 1980.

Here are the steps to perform Noble's Test of the Knee:

1. Ask...

Passive Knee Extension Test is a physical examination technique used to evaluate the range of motion of the knee joint. Here are the steps to perform the test:

1. Ask the patient to lie down in a supine position on an examination table with both legs straight out.
2. Expose the affected leg by rolling...

The Patellar Apprehension Sign Test is a clinical examination technique used to assess the stability of the patella (kneecap) and to diagnose patellar instability. During the test, the examiner gently pushes the patella laterally to assess for any signs of apprehension or discomfort in the...

The Pivot Shift Test is a physical examination test used to assess the stability of the knee joint, specifically for evaluating the presence of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.

Preparation:

• Position the patient lying supine on an examination table with the knee being tested fully...

The Lachman test is a clinical examination used to assess the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee joint. The procedure is relatively simple and involves the following steps:

1. Position the patient lying flat on their back with the affected knee bent at a 20-30 degree...

Muller's test is a physical examination technique used to assess for irritation of the medial meniscus in the knee joint. Here are the steps to perform Muller's test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Flex the patient's affected knee...

The Moving Patellar Apprehension Test is a physical exam maneuver used to evaluate for instability of the patella (kneecap). It is used to diagnose patellofemoral instability and patellar subluxation or dislocation. 

Here are the steps to perform the Moving Patellar Apprehension Test:

1. The...

Ege's test is a physical examination technique used to assess for a meniscal tear in the knee joint. Here are the steps to perform Ege's test:

1. Have the patient lie down on their back on the examination table with their legs straight.
2. Flex the patient's affected knee to 90 degrees.
3. Place...

McMurray's test is a physical examination maneuver used to assess the presence of meniscal tears in the knee joint. Here are the steps to perform the test:

1. Ask the patient to lie down in a supine position with the affected leg straightened.
2. Grasp the patient's heel with one hand and flex the...

The Lever Sign Test is a physical examination maneuver used to diagnose anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the knee. Here are the steps to perform the Lever Sign Test:

1. Ask the patient to lie flat on their back with their legs straight.
2. Bend the patient's affected knee to a 90-degree...

Ely's test is a physical examination technique used to evaluate the tightness of the quadriceps muscle, particularly the rectus femoris, which is located in the front of the thigh. Here is a step-by-step procedure for performing Ely's test:

1. Ask the patient to lie prone (face down) on an...

The Anterior Drawer Test of the Knee is a physical examination maneuver used to assess the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee joint. This test involves the examiner pulling the tibia anteriorly (forward) relative to the femur.

Here are the steps to perform the Anterior...