Which of the following is NOT one of the five CPR points for meniscal tears?

• A. Pain with forced hyperextension
• B. Joint line tenderness
• C. Hx of catching or locking reported by the patient
• D. Pain with resisted knee flexion

Answer: (D)

These CPR points target signs that specifically reflect meniscal irritation and the mechanical nature of a tear. Pain with forced hyperextension stresses the meniscal rim and posterior horn, often reproducing symptoms when a tear is present. Joint line tenderness directly localizes pain to the area where the meniscus sits, which is a classic sign of meniscal involvement. A patient history of catching or locking points to a fragment within the knee that intermittently blocks movement, another strong indicator of a meniscal tear. In contrast, pain with resisted knee flexion mainly tests the hamstrings and other posterior knee structures rather than the meniscus itself, so it isn’t considered one of the CPR points for identifying meniscal tears.