Renne‘s Test

Execution:

  1. Patient is standing on the affected leg
  2. Then the patient is asked to bend the knee to 30° to 40° of knee flexion, which brings the ITB into direct contact with the prominent lateral femoral epicondyle
  3. Optional: The patient can hold on to the wall or a chair for support if needed

 

Positive Outcome: Patients complaints of severe pain over the lateral epicondyle at around 30° of knee flexion

Study Reliability Sn Sp LR+ LR-
Noble et al. (1979) NA NA NA NA NA