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Diagnosis is made through palpation of the knee. | Diagnosis is made through palpation of the knee. The patient can do the ''patella tracking assessment'' by making a single leg squat and standing, or, lying on his or her back with knee extended from flexed position. A patella that slips medially on early flexion is called the {{visible anchor|J sign}}, and indicates imbalance between the VMO and lateral structures.<ref>[http://www.fpnotebook.com/Ortho/Exam/PtlTrckngAsmnt.htm Family Practice Notebook > Patella Tracking Assessment] by Scott Moses, last revised before 5/10/08</ref> | ||
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Overview
Diagnosis is made through palpation of the knee. The patient can do the patella tracking assessment by making a single leg squat and standing, or, lying on his or her back with knee extended from flexed position. A patella that slips medially on early flexion is called the J sign, and indicates imbalance between the VMO and lateral structures.[1]
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- ↑ Family Practice Notebook > Patella Tracking Assessment by Scott Moses, last revised before 5/10/08