ABSTRACT
Assesses flexion (active and passive) Assesses extension (active and passive) Assesses collateral ligaments (medial and lateral) Assesses cruciate ligaments (anterior and posterior) Assesses for torn meniscus – McMurray’s test Checks for distal neurovascular deficit (palpates left pedal pulses and briefly assesses for motor and sensory function of left foot) Assesses gait
Cleans hands by washing or using alcohol gel
Fluency of examination Competence in presenting findings, summarizing and forming differential diagnosis
KEY Examination of the knee, like the hip, is quite physically challenging and requires practising in order to appear fluent. Attending orthopaedic or rheumatology outpatients will prove fruitful, as will practice on your friends.
