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Patellar Grind Test
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Other Names
- Patellofemoral grinding test
Purpose
- Evaluate the Patellofemoral Joint as a cause of knee pain
Description
- The patient is supine
- Knee extended in neutral position
- Grasp patella with one hand
- Gently displace in all directions to assess surface cartilage of patella
- Positive test
- Pain
- Often associated with crepitus/grinding
Pathology
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Chondromalacia Patellae
- Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis
- Patellar Instability
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
Created by:
John Kiel on 7 August 2019 20:56:11
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10 April 2022 10:37:11
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