McMurray test

The McMurray test is also known as the meniscus spring test and the cyclotron test. Use the rotation and grinding action of the knee joint to check the meniscus for damage. The patient takes the supine position. The examiner fixes the affected knee in one hand and the ankle in the other hand, so that the knee joint tries to flex, and then the calf is externally rotated, and the knee joint is extended. If there is noise and pain, It is positive for the sign. On the contrary, the calf abduction and internal rotation while stretching the knee joint, if there is pain and noise, it is also positive. At the same time as the sound is heard, the examiner fixes the hand of the knee and can feel the bounce. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: The result of the test was negative. That is, there is no such thing as ringing and pain. Positive: The result of the test was positive, that is, the knee joint was straightened while the knee was varused inwardly. If the outside had a ringing and pain, the lateral meniscus was broken. Tips: Check your relaxation, you should face it positively and actively cooperate with the inspection. Normal value The result of the test was negative. That is, there is no such thing as ringing and pain. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The result of the test was positive, that is, the knee joint was straightened while the knee was varused inwardly. If the outside had a ringing and pain, the lateral meniscus was broken. People who need to be examined: people with abnormal pain in their knees. Positive results may be diseases: knee joint injury, knee joint tuberculosis precautions Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check the feelings of relaxation, should face positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Inspection process The patient is supine, the knee is maximally flexed, the knee is fixed in the right hand, the left hand is gripped, and the long axis of the humerus is rotated as far as possible. The left hand is pushed on the temporal side to make the knee valgus, and the force of the valgus continues to act. At the same time, slowly straighten the knee joint. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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