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Patella Grind Test

Aka: 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

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 5/14/2013.

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