Which test is another examination used for Meniscal Lesions, distinct from the McMurray's test?

• A. Thessaly Test
• B. Slocum Test
• C. Steinmann Test
• D. IT Band Friction Test

Answer: (C)

In evaluating suspected meniscal tears, dynamic, weight-bearing maneuvers that stress the meniscus during rotation of the knee provide a practical alternative to the classic McMurray’s maneuver. The Thessaly test fits this idea: the patient stands on one leg and the knee is slightly flexed—first about 5 degrees, then about 20 degrees. With the knee kept bent, the patient slowly twists the body and the tibia internally and externally while the clinician palpates along the joint line. A positive sign—where pain, catching, or locking is reproduced—points to a meniscal lesion. This test leverages real-load conditions and knee rotation to reveal meniscal pathology, often catching tears that aren’t as readily detected by other static maneuvers, making it a useful, distinct alternative to McMurray’s.

The other options aren’t primarily used to diagnose meniscal tears. The Slocum test is focused on knee ligament stability, particularly ACL-related laxity and rotatory instability. The IT band friction test targets iliotibial band syndrome rather than the meniscus. The Steinmann test is not a standard, widely taught test for meniscal lesions in many clinical curricula.