Understanding the Ege's Test Assessment
To assess for tears of the **medial or lateral meniscus** (an alternative to McMurray's Test).
Watch How It's Done
How do I start?
Patient is standing with the feet shoulder-width apart.
What happens?
The patient squats slowly. The test is performed with the hips and feet held in **maximal external rotation** (to stress the medial meniscus) and then held in **maximal internal rotation** (to stress the lateral meniscus).
In Plain English
What Does a Positive Result Mean?
Pain and/or an audible **click** in the joint line during the squat, particularly between 90° and 120° of flexion.
Helpful Tip:
The amount of rotation determines which meniscus is stressed. External rotation stresses the medial meniscus.
Safety First
This guide is to help you understand what happens in a clinic. Do not try to diagnose yourself. If you have severe pain, swelling, or cannot put weight on your leg, please visit an urgent care center or your doctor immediately.
Other Knee Tests
Pivot Shift Test
To dynamically assess for **anterolateral rotatory instability** of the knee, which is highly indicative of a **complete ACL tear**.
Posterior Drawer Test of the Knee
To assess the integrity of the **Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)**.
Posterior Sag Sign (Gravity Drawer Test)
To detect a rupture of the **Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)** by observing the effect of gravity.
Slocum Test (Anterolateral Rotatory Instability)
To assess for **anterolateral rotatory instability** and the function of the **Anterolateral Ligament** (a dynamic variant of the Anterior Drawer).