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Special Test Tests for... Positive (+) Test
Varus StressLCL laxityincreased opening of joint space (at 0 degrees - damage to capsule and ligament, at 30 degrees - damage to ligament only)
Valgus StressMCL laxityincreased opening of joint space (at 0 degrees - damage to capsule and ligament, at 30 degrees - damage to ligament only)
Lachman'sACL laxityincreased anterior translation of the tibia; increased laxity of the ACL
Anterior DrawerACL laxityincreased anterior translation of the tibia; increased laxity of the ACL
Slocum'santerolateral and posteromedial instabilityincreased anterolateral (IR) and posteromedial (ER) translation
Hughston's/Jerkanterolateral instability; ACL laxitytibia subluxes anteriorly with knee at 20-30 degrees FLEX
Pivot Shift (McIntosh)anterolateral instability; ACL laxityposterior shift of the tibia going into 30-40 degrees knee FLEX; anterior shift of the tibia into knee EXT
Posterior Sag (Godfrey's )PCL laxity, posterior joint capsule integrity, arcuate complex instabilitytibia sags posteriorly
McMurray'smedial and lateral meniscal damagepain, clicking at the joint line
Apley's Compressionmeniscal damagepain with compression
Apley's Distractionligamentous damagepain with distraction
Medial Synovial Plicasymptomatic plica dysfunctionreproduction of symptoms
Stuttermedial synovial plica dysfunctionirregular motion (stuttering) between 40-60 degrees into knee EXT
Wilson'sosteochondral defects or osteochondritis dissicanspain with EXT and tibial IR that is relieved with tibial ER
Grind (Clark's Sign)deterioration of patellar articular cartilagepain under patella; grinding
Apprehensionpatellar subluxation/dislocaitonapprehension, pain during lateral translation of the patella
Sweepjoint effusionsmall area of fluid accumulates on the medial aspect of the knee
Ballotable Patellajoint effusionpatella rebounds, "floats up" after depression