Question

A soccer player complains of locking and pain that is localized in the knee. on further interview, the nurse learns that the player has a history of knee trauma. on further assessment, the nurse suspects a torn meniscus. which test helps the nurse in coming to this conclusion?

Answer 1

Internal and external rotation of the knee can test for tears in the lateral meniscus and medial meniscus respectively. If the knee is injured, palpation of the knees during these rotations will produce a thud or a click. An MRI of the area would be the next step after the initial diagnosis.