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This document describes techniques for assessing the knees, patellas, ankles, and feet. The bulge test is used to detect small amounts of fluid in the knee by stroking and pressing on the medial and lateral sides. Ballottement of the patella feels for a fluid wave by pressing on each side and pushing down the patella. Range of motion, tenderness, and the McMurray test are also assessed. The ankles and feet are inspected, palpated, and tested through range of motion and the squeeze test between the toes. Nor

Author
Jhara
Language
EN