Question

Sarah presents with left lateral knee pain and has some locking in full extension. There is tenderness over the medial joint line. When the knee is extended with the foot externally rotated and some valgus stress is applied, a click is noted. What is the name of this test?

Answer 1

Answer:

Torn medial meniscus

Explanation:

The menisci sit between the tibia and the femur and protect the lower part of the leg from the shock created by our body weight. The medial meniscus sits on the inside of the knee and the lateral meniscus sits on the outside of the knee.

Meniscus tears usually take place when someone twists or turns their upper leg while their foot is rooted and their knee is bent.

Treatment of a torn meniscus may include observation and physical therapy with muscle strengthening to stabilize the knee joint. If the conservative measures are ineffective, surgery may be carried out to repair or remove the damaged cartilage.