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“Valgus” is the medical term for a force that pushes in toward the center of your body. Your provider will press your knee or elbow in, toward your body during a valgus stress test. “Varus” is the medical term for pushing out, away from the center of your body. It’s the opposite of valgus.
The valgus stress test, also known as the medial stress test, is used to assess the integrity of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the knee. MCL injuries are common in the athletic population and can occur as either isolated injuries, or combined with other structural injuries [1].
The valgus and varus stress tests are specialized maneuvers used to assess the stability of the knee joint. The valgus stress test focuses on the MCL by applying an outward force to the knee, while the varus stress test targets the LCL by applying an inward force.
The relationship of the forefoot to rearfoot is measured to quantify forefoot varus or forefoot valgus. To measure the relationship, the patient is prone lying with figure ‘4’ position for the non-examined lower extremity.
1 sty 2018 · The varus test involves applying forces to the knee in the opposite direction. Widening of the joint on the lateral side is indicative of lateral ligament and / or posterior cruciate ligament deficiencies.
1 lis 2018 · The most common types of physical examination tests for assessing these injuries are the valgus and varus stress tests. Asymmetric gapping or laxity is suggestive of this injury 6, 11, 20,...
Valgus Stress Test. - See: - Medial Collateral Ligament: - Varus Stress Test: - Primary vs Secondary Restraints: - seationing of MCL results in marked valgus instability; - isolated sectioning of ACL, PCL, LCL, or posterolateral structures does not cause large increases in valgus angulation;
