Assess full flexion and extension of the knees, comparing one to the other. With the knee flexed to 90°, check the stability of the knee ligaments. Look initially from the side of the knee, checking for a posterior sag or stepback of the tibia, suggesting posterior cruciate ligament damage.
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What is normal functioning knee?
The knee is a hinge joint that is responsible for weight-bearing and movement. It consists of bones, meniscus, ligaments, and tendons. The knee is designed to fulfill a number of functions: support the body in an upright position without the need for muscles to work. helps to lower and raise the body.
What is the clinical test for the examination of the knee?
How do you describe a normal knee exam?
Inspect your knee visually for redness, swelling, deformity, or skin changes. Feel your knee (palpation) for warmth or coolness, swelling, tenderness, blood flow, and sensation. Test your knee’s range of motion and listen for sounds. In a passive test, your doctor will move your leg and knee joint.
