To assess the knee joint effusion
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Bottlement of patella
Question:
A 75-year-old man presents with a sudden onset of pain and swelling in his right knee. On physical examination, his knee is warm to touch and the right knee range of motion is significantly reduced compared to the unaffected side. He has no history of trauma. What physical examination maneuver would most likely confirm the suspected diagnosis?
Options:
A)Drawer test
B)Lachman's test
C)Bulge sign
D)Ballottement of the patella
E)Slocum's test
Bottlement of patella
Question:
A 75-year-old man presents with a sudden onset of pain and swelling in his right knee. On physical examination, his knee is warm to touch and the right knee range of motion is significantly reduced compared to the unaffected side. He has no history of trauma. What physical examination maneuver would most likely confirm the suspected diagnosis?
Options:
A)Drawer test
B)Lachman's test
C)Bulge sign
D)Ballottement of the patella
E)Slocum's test