Knee Exam

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  1. Observe 
    • rheumatoid
    • psoriasis
    • gout
  2. Ask if pain present
  3. Inspect
    • valgus (knock-kneed)
    • varus (bow legged)
    • flexion deformity
    • quadriceps
    • knee
  4. Palpate
    • temperature
    • tender
  5. Effusion
    • bulge sign
    • patellar tap
  6. Movement
    • flex knee
  7. Crepitus over knee as flexion occurs
  8. Feel behind knee for a Baker's Cyst (popliteal aneurysm too)
  9. Instability
    • Cruciate
    • McMurray's Sign
  10. Other joints