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patellar apprehension test
Indications:
- evaluation of patellar instability
- patellar dislocation
- patellar subluxation
Clinical manifestations:
- pain & defensive muscle contraction of lateral patellar dislocation with knee 20-30 degrees in flexion
- test maybe so positive that patient pulls leg back or grabs therapist's arm when the therapist approaches knee with his/her hand, preventing any contact
* positive test indicates lateral patellar instability
General
physical examination of the knee
apprehension test
References
- Patella alta
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Patella_alta