What test is used to detect a torn meniscus?
What test is used to detect a torn meniscus? MRI . This uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce detailed images of both hard and soft tissues within your knee. It's the best imaging study to detect a torn meniscus. How do you check for a torn knee? To test for a suspected medial meniscus tear, you'll be asked to turn your toes outward, externally rotating the knee. You'll then squat and slowly stand back up. The person who examines your knee will be on the alert for an audible and/or palpable click or pain in the...