Varus Stress Test (Knee)
August 22nd, 2017
Overview
Test For
- Lateral collateral ligament tears.
How to Perform
- Flex the knee to 30 degrees. Grasping the medial aspect of the knee with one hand and the ankle with the other, apply a varus (laterally directed) force to the medial aspect of the knee.
Abnormal If
- A gap is created in the lateral knee joint or if pain is produced.
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