Apleys Compression Test
Other Names
- Apley Compression Test
- Apley's Test
- Apley's Distraction Test
- Medial-Lateral Grind Test
- Apley's Grind Test
Purpose
- To evaluate the Meniscus as a cause of knee pain, which can be further divided into the Medial Meniscus & Lateral Meniscus
Description
- The patient lays prone, affected knee flexed to 90°
- The examiner laterally and medially rotates the tibia both with distraction and compression
- If distraction and rotation is more painful, this suggests non-meniscal etiology
- If compression and rotation is more painful, this suggests meniscus etiology
Pathology
Evidence
- Hegedus et al
- Sensitivity: 60% [3]
- Specificity: 70%
See Also
References
- ↑ Rossi R, Bruzzone M, Dettoni F, Margheritini F: Clinical examination of the knee. In: Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Principles and Practice. Edited by Margheritini F, Rossi R. Milan: Springer; 2010
- ↑ Almoallim, Hani, et al. "Approach to Musculoskeletal Examination." Skills in Rheumatology (2021): 17-65.
- ↑ Hegedus EJ, Cook C, Hasselblad V, Goode A, McCrory DC. Physical examination tests for assessing a torn meniscus in the knee: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 2007; 37(9), 541-50.
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John Kiel on 15 July 2019 17:15:08
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