crepitus test

Indications

• test patellofemoral pain syndrome

Procedure

• with the patient sitting, knees flexed & relaxed over the exam table, hold the palm of the hand firmly over the patella as the patient actively extends the knee

Interpretation

• palpation of crepitus is a positive sign

More general terms

• physical examination of the knee

Additional terms

• crepitus (crepitation)
• knee pain
• patella (kneecap)
• patellofemoral pain syndrome; chondromalacia patella (PFPS)