KKU Meniscus Test Validity: Better!

The combination of the McMurray?s and KKU tests had diagnostic sensitivity of 90% and positive result of both tests suggested torn meniscus with the probability of 97%.

Meaning, if the KKU & McMurray?s are both…

-ve –> menical tear very very unlikely
+ve –> meniscal tear most likely present

KKU Knee Compression Rotation Test

Stand on one leg, while supported
Flex the knee to 30-45� and actively rotate the hip and the knee into medial and lateral rotation, by twisting the body
A +ve test is the reproduction of pain or a click
Posted on: January 26, 2010

Categories: Knee