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 == Purpose<br> ==
-The Lachman's test is a passive accessory movement test of the knee which is performed to identify the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL.&nbsp;The test is designed to assess single&nbsp;sagittal plane instability.&nbsp;<br>
 == Technique<br> ==
-This test is &nbsp;traditionally performed with a patient in a supine position with the knee flexed between 20 and 30 deg.&nbsp; The examiner stabilizes the femur with the hand that is closer to the head and places the other hand on the proximal aspect of the posterior-medial aspect of the tibia.&nbsp; The examiner applies an anter
 == Evidence  ==