McMurray test


Mc·Mur·ray test

(măk-mŭr'ē), rotation of the tibia on the femur to determine injury to meniscal structures.

McMurray test

A clinical manoeuvre used to identify a torn meniscus.
Method
The patient lies on his or her back with the knee completely flexed. The examiner rotates the foot fully outward while slowly extending the knee: a painful click in outward rotation indicates a torn medial meniscus; a painful click in inward rotation indicates a torn lateral meniscus.

Mc·Mur·ray test

(mik-mŭr'ē test) Rotation of the tibia on the femur to determine injury to meniscal structures.

McMurray,

Thomas Porter, English surgeon, 1887-1949. McMurray knifeMcMurray maneuverMcMurray osteotomyMcMurray signMcMurray test - rotation of the tibia on the femur.