Bounce Home Test

Published July 2, 2026 Read time 1 min read Readers 1
Bounce Home Test

What is the "Bounce Home Test" used for?

  1. Meniscus tear
  2. Loose bodies

How to perform the "Bounce Home Test"?

  • The patient is placed in the supine position, with the knee flexed to approximately  15 degrees.
  • Hold the patient's foot with your hand, then permit the knee to fall into extension with gravity.

What is the positive result?

  • Positive test if the knee does not fully extend.
  • If the extension is incomplete or has a rubbery sensation at the joint line, it is likely that there is a torn meniscus.
  • On the other hand, if there is a hard end feel, it may suggest the presence of intra-articular fragments such as loose bodies.

Test Accuracy

  • Sensitivity:  47%
  • Specificity: 67%

References

  • Magee DJ. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier; 2014.
  • Katz JN, Brophy RH, Chaisson CE, et al. Surgery versus physical therapy for a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis. N Engl J Med. 2013;368(18):1675-1684. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1301408.