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How to perform Adduction (Varus) Stress Test?

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Patient lies supine with legs straight. Dr stabilizes the medial ankle and pushes medial to lateral at the knee

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How to perform Abduction (Valgus) Stress Test?

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Patient lies supine with legs straight. Dr stabilizes the medial ankle and pushes lateral to medial at the knee

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Purpose of the Abduction (Valgus) Stress Test and Adduction (Varus) Stress Test?

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Looking for MCL sprain/strain (abduction/valgus stress test)

Looking for LCL sprain/strain (adduction/varus stress test)

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What are classic findings of the Abduction (Valgus) Stress Test and Adduction (Varus) Stress Test?

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Pain or increased motion/gapping on the respective aspect of the knee

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How to perform Apley’s Compression Distraction test aka Apley’s Grinding Test

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Patient lies prone with knee flexed at 90 degrees. Dr grasps the foot, pushes down and medially, and laterally rotates the foot.
(Heel points to side you are testing)

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Purpose of Apley’s compression/distraction test

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Looking for meniscus tears and/or ligamentous laxity or tears

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Classic finding for Apley’s compression/distraction test

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Pain or crepitus with compression:
Internal rotation = lateral meniscus
External rotation = medial meniscus

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What is a bucket handle tear and what orthopedic test is it associated with?

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The ridge of the meniscus tears and folds over when the knee is bent. The ridge gets stuck and causes a wedge to form.
It is associated with Apley’s compression test.