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Wilsons Test
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Other Names
- Wilson's Sign
- Wilson's Test
Purpose
- Evaluate for Osteochondritis Dissecans as a cause of knee pain
Description
- The patient is seated with legs hanging off, knee should be flexed to 90°
- Grab the foot and internally rotate the tibia
- Ask the patient to extend their leg until they feel pain
- Positive test:
- Pain at about 30° from full extension
- Should resolve when returned to a neutral position
Pathology
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References