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Patella Grind Test

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Patella Grind Test, Patella Femoral Grinding Test, Patella Inhibition Test

  • Indications
  1. Evaluation for Patellofemoral Syndrome
  • Technique
  1. Patient lies supine on table
  2. Examiner pushes Patella distally in trochlear groove
  3. Patient tightens quadriceps against Patella resistance
  • Interpretation
  • Positive Test suggests PFS
  1. Pain or crepitation with Patella movement
  2. Normal Patella movement in trochlear groove is smooth