Execution
- 1Ask the patient to stand with both feet apart and hold support if needed.
- 2Ask the patient to squat and rise with the feet externally rotated to bias the medial meniscus.
- 3Ask the patient to repeat the squat and rise with the feet internally rotated to bias the lateral meniscus.
- 4Listen and feel for clicking and ask about joint line pain.
- 5Stop if the patient cannot squat safely.
Positive outcome
Pain or a click over the joint line during the squat is positive. Symptoms with external rotation suggest medial meniscus involvement, while symptoms with internal rotation suggest lateral meniscus involvement. The test is weight-bearing and may be too provocative for acute injury.
Studies
| Study | Reliability | Sn | Sp | LR+ | LR− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akseki et al. (2004) | NA | 64-67 | 81-90 | NA | NA |
CommentEge's test is a weight-bearing McMurray variant with promising but limited evidence. It may be more functionally relevant than supine tests, but it requires squat tolerance and balance. Avoid it in acutely locked, highly irritable, or unstable knees.
Moderate Clinical Value