valgus stress test

Indications

• test medial collateral ligament

Procedure

• with the patient supine, the knee fully extended, hold one hand at the lateral knee, then apply valgus force using the other hand at the medial ankle

Interpretation

• excessive laxity at the knee joint is a positive sign

More general terms

• physical examination of the knee

Additional terms

• knee pain
• tibial collateral ligament (medial collateral ligament)