McMurray's Test

Video demonstrating McMurray's test. View the complete knee examination learning module at https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/fammed-modules/

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(English captions by Trisha Paul from the University of Michigan)

The McMurray's test evaluates for
meniscal tear.

With the patient supined and knee fully
flexed,

palpate the medial joint line and apply an axial force along the tibia while externally

rotating and extending the knee.

This maneuver is repeated palpating the lateral
joint line while internally rotating the

foot. Pain, catching, or palpable clunk
indicates a meniscal tear.