Which of the following is listed as a PFPS test?

Which of the following is listed as a PFPS test?

• A. Patellar tilt test
• B. Posterior drawer test
• C. Thessaly
• D. Varus stress test

Answer: (A)

Patellofemoral pain syndrome often stems from maltracking of the patella with tight lateral structures around it. The patellar tilt test directly evaluates patellar mobility and lateral retinacular tightness by attempting to tilt the patella medially and noting how easily it tilts. A finding that suggests limited medial tilt or excessive lateral tilt indicates maltracking contributing to PFPS, making this test specifically relevant to patellofemoral pathology. The other tests target different structures: the posterior drawer test screens the posterior cruciate ligament, the Thessaly test assesses meniscal integrity, and the varus stress test checks the lateral collateral ligament and lateral joint stability.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome often stems from maltracking of the patella with tight lateral structures around it. The patellar tilt test directly evaluates patellar mobility and lateral retinacular tightness by attempting to tilt the patella medially and noting how easily it tilts. A finding that suggests limited medial tilt or excessive lateral tilt indicates maltracking contributing to PFPS, making this test specifically relevant to patellofemoral pathology. The other tests target different structures: the posterior drawer test screens the posterior cruciate ligament, the Thessaly test assesses meniscal integrity, and the varus stress test checks the lateral collateral ligament and lateral joint stability.