The Patellar Grind Test, also known as the Clarke's Test or the Clarke's Sign, is a clinical test used to assess the integrity of the patellofemoral joint, which is the joint between the patella (kneecap) and the femur (thigh bone). It is commonly used in the evaluation of patellofemoral pain syndro...

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 th...

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 to ...

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 an...

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 examinati...

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 angle...

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 patien...

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 kne...

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 one ...

The Dial Test of the Knee is a clinical exam used to diagnose the extent of the damage to the cruciate ligaments in the knee. It involves externally rotating the tibia (lower leg bone) while the femur (upper leg bone) is held stable to assess the amount of medial or lateral rotation in the knee.

He...

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 Dr...

Apley's test of the knee is a physical exam technique used to evaluate for meniscal tears in the knee joint. It is performed by a healthcare professional and involves applying pressure to the knee joint while the knee is flexed and extended.

Here is a step-by-step procedure for performing Apley's t...