Quadriceps Active Test
Other Names
- Muller's Maneuver
- Quadriceps Active Test
- Muller's Test
- Mullers Test
- Quad Active Test
- Quad Active Drawer Test
Purpose
- Evaluate integrity of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament
- First described by Daniel et all in 1988[4]
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
- Kiser et al[5]
- Sensitivity: 54-98%
- Specificity: 97-100%
See Also
References
- ↑ Image courtesy of https://drrobertlaprademd.com/, Quadriceps Active Test
- ↑ Janousek, Andreas T., et al. "Posterior cruciate ligament injuries of the knee joint." Sports Medicine 28 (1999): 429-441.
- ↑ ARICI, Assist Prof Dr Yeliz KAŞKO, and Assist Prof Dr Tuba GUL. "BASIC, CLINICAL AND SPECIAL ISSUES IN MEDICINE."
- ↑ Daniel, DALE M., et al. "Use of the quadriceps active test to diagnose posterior cruciate-ligament disruption and measure posterior laxity of the knee." JBJS 70.3 (1988): 386-391.
- ↑ Kieser, D. C., E. Savage, and P. Sharplin. "A positive quadriceps active test, without the quadriceps being active." Case Reports in Orthopedics 2019.1 (2019): 6135632.
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John Kiel on 7 August 2019 13:06:32
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