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Patella Mobility TestAka: Patella Glide Test

Indications
1. Patellofemoral Syndrome
Technique
1. Patient lies supine
2. Grasp patella in medial position and translate medially
3. Measure the extent of displacement
  1. Patella width divided in 4 quadrants
  2. Estimate number of quadrants of medial glide
Interpretation
1. Tight lateral structures: <1 quadrant of translation
2. Hypermobility: >3 quadrants of translation

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