There are several tests commonly used to diagnose a meniscus tear. The investigation will typically start with a review of your medical history, a physical exam, and a battery of in-office tests ...

In addition, collateral ligament injury, stress fracture, and localized bursitis or tendinitis can mimic meniscal pathology ... The Apley test is performed with patient in prone position by ...

On physical examination, the patient had 1+ effusion ... and a peripheral medial meniscal tear involving the posterior horn close to the meniscocapsular junction (Figure 5).

Meniscus root tears treated nonoperatively or with partial ... Similarly, a thorough examination under anesthesia should be performed. Knee stability should be evaluated with varus and valgus ...

Clinical examination was used to assess the ligament laxity using ... The average Beighton score for the patients with meniscal injuries was 1.5 with a range from 0 to 8. Four patients (12%) in this ...

Knee injuries commonly send people to the doctor’s office. Some examples include fractures, meniscal tears, and anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Treatments depend on the underlying cause of ...

Localised pigmented villonodular synovitis can mimic symptoms of a meniscal tear. Knee problems account for a large portion of physiotherapy and orthopaedic practice. Clinical history and good ...