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Patellofemoral Grind Test
The patellofemoral grind test is used to detect chondromalacia patella or osteoarthritis.
Performing the Test
Place the patient in the supine position
Push the patella into the trochlear grove (concave area where patella touches the femur) and then ask patient to flex quadriceps muscles
The test is positive if the examiner can feel crepitus or medial/lateral movement of patella
References
Pawa J, Lesniak, D., & Lott, A. Approach to the OSCE: The Edmonton Manual of Common Clinical Scenarios. Edmonton Manual; 2011.
Magee D. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. 1st ed. Philadelphia:Saunders; 1986.