Orthopedic Tests

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Chiropractors and health practitioners use a variety of diagnostic tests to help identify the specific nature of musculoskeletal injury or condition. Orthopedic tests aid to identify specific conditions and diagnosis.

This section has a variety of common orthopedic tests, how they are performed, what they indicate when positive and the potential diagnosis as a result. Corresponding codes for ICD9 and ICD10 are displayed for each test.

They are listed by body region as well as alphabetic list below.

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Patella Tap Test

Orthopedic Test Patella Tap Test
Method The subject lies supine with both knees fully extended. The examiner compresses the suprapatellar pouch with the proximal hand, then compresses the patella into the femur. Downward movement of the patella followed by a rebound will give the appearance of a floating or ballotable patella and is indicative of moderate to severe joint effusion.
Diagnosis Indication Patellar (knee) effusion unspecified knee
ICD9 719.06
ICD10 M25.469
Orthopedic Test Patella Tap Test
Method The subject lies supine with both knees fully extended. The examiner compresses the suprapatellar pouch with the proximal hand, then compresses the patella into the femur. Downward movement of the patella followed by a rebound will give the appearance of a floating or ballotable patella and is indicative of moderate to severe joint effusion.
Diagnosis Indication Patellar (knee) effusion right knee
ICD9 719.06
ICD10 M25.461
Orthopedic Test Patella Tap Test
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