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The test is positive when the patient reports pain in the knee about 30° from full extension and when by rotating the foot back ( externally rotation of the tibia) in it’s normal position the pain disappears.<ref name="1" /><ref name="2">J. Bone et al, “A diagnostic sign in osteochondritis DISSECANS OF THE KNEE.”, 1967.</ref><br> | The test is positive when the patient reports pain in the knee about 30° from full extension and when by rotating the foot back ( externally rotation of the tibia) in it’s normal position the pain disappears.<ref name="1" /><ref name="2">J. Bone et al, “A diagnostic sign in osteochondritis DISSECANS OF THE KNEE.”, 1967.</ref><br> | ||
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To see video, go to [http://blip.tv/scott-sailor-edd-atc/knee-wilson-s-test-143965 Blip] | To see video, go to [http://blip.tv/scott-sailor-edd-atc/knee-wilson-s-test-143965 Blip] | ||
== Key Research == | == Key Research == | ||
So far no studies have been done about the validity and the reliability of this test. <br> | |||
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Make sure the patient gradually extends his leg during the test, instead of thrusting it out quickly. | Make sure the patient gradually extends his leg during the test, instead of thrusting it out quickly. | ||
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== Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed]) == | == Recent Related Research (from [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Pubmed]) == | ||
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== Search Strategy == | == Search Strategy == | ||
Sugested keywords: osteochondritis dissecans; wilson`s test | Sugested keywords: osteochondritis dissecans; wilson`s test | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 23:28, 15 June 2012
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
The Wilson’s Test is a test used to detect the presence of Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Technique
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The test has to be performed as followed:Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
- Ask the patient to sit on a table with his legs dangling over the edge.
- Bend the patient’s knee so that it is flexed at a 90° angle.
- Grasp the patient’s foot and bring the tibia in internelly rotation.
- Instruct the patient to extend his leg until he/she feels pain.
The test is positive when the patient reports pain in the knee about 30° from full extension and when by rotating the foot back ( externally rotation of the tibia) in it’s normal position the pain disappears.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive titleCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
To see video, go to Blip
Key Research[edit | edit source]
So far no studies have been done about the validity and the reliability of this test.
Resources
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add appropriate resources here
Clinical Bottom Line[edit | edit source]
Make sure the patient gradually extends his leg during the test, instead of thrusting it out quickly.
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
Search Strategy[edit | edit source]
Sugested keywords: osteochondritis dissecans; wilson`s test
References[edit | edit source]
see adding references tutorial.
