An adolescent patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) after injuring a knee during a basketball game. Assessment reveals a positive McMurray test. What does this finding suggest?
1) Torn cartilage
2) Effusion in the joint
3) Bruised patella
4) Joint instability
ANS: 1
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