The Steinman Test is a knee orthopaedic test used to diagnose meniscal pathology by assessing pain during specific rotational movements of the tibia. Based on the location of pain, it helps identify medial or lateral meniscus injuries.
Steinman Test
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While the Steinman Test is highly effective, the combination of clinical tests such as the McMurray Test and advanced imaging like MRI provides the most accurate diagnosis for a torn meniscus. These methods complement each other to confirm meniscal injuries.
A positive Steinman Test occurs when lateral pain is felt during medial rotation or medial pain during lateral rotation, indicating meniscus injury. Shifting joint line tenderness during knee flexion also signifies a positive result for meniscal pathology.
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