Orthopedic Exam / Special Tests for Physical Therapy: KNEE
Bragard’s Sign: ( Braggard’s Test)
Meniscal injuries may be the most common knee injury. Meniscus tears are
sometimes related to trauma, but significant trauma is not necessary. A
sudden twist or repeated squatting can tear the meniscus. A torn
meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Any activity
that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, especially when
putting the pressure of your full weight on it, can lead to a torn
meniscus.
Special Test: Bragard’s Sign:
PURPOSE:
- To test for Meniscal Tearing
Video Demo Instructions, Procedure, Positive Test:
Special Test: Bragard’s Sign: Video Demo (Procedure below)
Special Test: Bragards Sign: PROCEDURE 1:
Extension of the knee and External Rotation of the Tibia
• Patient is supine with affected hip and knee flexed
• Therapist stabilizes proximal to the knee with one hand while externally rotating the tibia with the other hand = while extending the knee
Special Test: Bragard’s Sign: Positive Sign 1:
– Pain or tenderness along the medial aspect of the joint line indicates medial meniscus injury.
Special Test: Bragard Sign: PROCEDURE 2:
Internal Rotation of the Tibia & Extension of the knee
• Patient is supine with affected hip and knee flexed
• Therapist stabilizes proximal to the knee with one hand while internally rotating the tibia with the other hand = while extending the knee
Special Test: Bragard’s Sign: Positive Sign 1:
– Pain or tenderness along the lateral aspect of the joint line indicates lateral meniscus injury.