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Quadriceps Active Test
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Other Names
- Muller's Maneuver
- Quadriceps Active Test
- Muller's Test
- Mullers Test
- Quad Active Test
Purpose
Patient positioning for the Quadriceps Active Test[1]
- Evaluate integrity of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Description
- Patient is supine, both hips and knees flexed with foot on examination table
- The first part is to observe anterior silhouette of the proximal tibia from the side
- This should be compared contralateral knee
- The patient is asked to activate their quadricep but lifting their foot off the table
- Positive test:
- Posterior sag of the proximal tibia initially
- When the quadriceps is activated, anterior translation of the tibia should be seen
Pathology
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
- ↑ Image courtesy of https://drrobertlaprademd.com/, Quadriceps Active Test
Created by:
John Kiel on 7 August 2019 13:06:32
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15 May 2023 10:02:29
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