Which test involves pressing the patella inferiorly while the patient contracts the quadriceps?

Which test involves pressing the patella inferiorly while the patient contracts the quadriceps?

• A. 90-90 straight leg raise
• B. Patella grind test
• C. Anterior drawer test
• D. Posterior drawer test

Answer: (B)

This test checks patellofemoral joint health by stressing the patella against the femur while the quadriceps is active. By applying pressure to the patella in a downward direction and asking the patient to contract the quadriceps, you increase contact and load on the patellofemoral cartilage. If this reproduces pain or creates crepitus, it suggests patellofemoral pathology such as patellofemoral pain syndrome or chondromalacia patellae. The other tests target different structures: the 90-90 straight leg raise assesses hamstring flexibility, while the anterior and posterior drawer tests evaluate the cruciate ligaments in the knee, not the patellofemoral joint.

This test checks patellofemoral joint health by stressing the patella against the femur while the quadriceps is active. By applying pressure to the patella in a downward direction and asking the patient to contract the quadriceps, you increase contact and load on the patellofemoral cartilage. If this reproduces pain or creates crepitus, it suggests patellofemoral pathology such as patellofemoral pain syndrome or chondromalacia patellae. The other tests target different structures: the 90-90 straight leg raise assesses hamstring flexibility, while the anterior and posterior drawer tests evaluate the cruciate ligaments in the knee, not the patellofemoral joint.