TEST QUESTION: Knee Pain

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B) Positive McMurray test

 

MORE INFO:

  • A positive Lachman test is often seen in an ACL tear. ACL tears -generally the swelling occurs more rapidly than meniscus.

  • A positive McMurray sign is a good indicator of meniscal tear.

  • At the time of the injury of an ACL tear, often a pop is heard (70% of the time according to Epocrates).

  • Although every patient is different, rapid swelling of knee, an audible pop at time of injury, and a positive Lachman, are all good indicators that there is an ACL tear.

  • Good indicators of a meniscal tears- a positive McMurray test, a positive Apley Grind test, and swelling that develops more gradually.

  • Both ACL & meniscal have instability of the knee.

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