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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Contracture Thomas' Test ... flexes at the knee ... rises off the table ... , the test is positive
In a patient in the supine position, raising the leg with the knee extended stretches the
the leg with the knee ... A positive test ... buttock to below the knee ... when the angle ... This test is 90%
Positive Varus Stress Test in LCL Injury

Interesting knee injury in a young basketball player who landed
Positive Varus Stress Test ... Interesting knee ... corner (PLC) of the knee ... injury, we are able ... #Orthopedics #Knee
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
Intraoperative Thompson Test ... To perform the test ... the examination table ... patients may be able ... video #tendon #ankle
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
the preferred test ... the workup • Test ... Distal joints, knees ... , wrists, ankles
PCL Sag Test

The PCL Sag Test evaluates for evaluates for a tear of the posterior cruciate
PCL Sag Test ... With both knees ... planted on the table ... , view the knees ... cruciate #ligament #knee
Kleiger's Test for Syndesmotic Injury

Kleiger's evaluates for a syndesmotic injury. 
With the knee fixed, the foot
Kleiger's Test for ... With the knee fixed ... is a positive test ... #Kleigers #Test ... #Injury #leg #ankle
Hamstring Flexibility Test

Hamstring flexibility testing can also be performed with the hip and knee flexed to
Hamstring Flexibility Test ... with the hip and knee ... passive extension of knee ... but if not the angle ... #Flexibility #Test
Posterior Drawer Test for Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury on Knee Examination 

The Posterior Drawer Test
Posterior Drawer Test ... PCL) Injury on Knee ... With the knee flexed ... planted on the table ... Ligament #PCL #Knee
Anterior Drawer Test for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury on Knee Examination 

The Anterior Drawer Test
Anterior Drawer Test ... ACL) Injury on Knee ... With the knee flexed ... planted on the table ... Ligament #ACL #Knee