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Two clinical tests for assessing lateral compartment arthritis
1Warwickshire Nuffield Hospital, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom. davidshakespeare@uk-consultants.co.uk
The Knee
|April 25, 2006
Summary
Two clinical tests detect bone contact in the knee
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Knee biomechanics
Background:
- Assessing lateral compartment knee injuries is crucial for surgical planning.
- Accurate detection of bone contact is essential for diagnosing knee pathology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe two clinical tests: the valgus tap test and the valgus skid test.
- To highlight the utility of these tests in identifying bone contact within the knee's lateral compartment.
Main Methods:
- Clinical examination involving specific maneuvers to elicit bone contact.
- Description of the valgus tap test procedure.
- Description of the valgus skid test procedure.
Main Results:
- The valgus tap test and valgus skid test effectively detect bone contact in the lateral knee compartment.
- These tests provide valuable diagnostic information for orthopedic surgeons.
Conclusions:
- The valgus tap test and valgus skid test are reliable clinical tools.
- These tests aid in the precise planning of surgical interventions for knee conditions.