Anterior Drawer Test of the Knee: Difference between revisions
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To test the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) | To test the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) | ||
== Technique<br> | == Technique<br> == | ||
The patient is supine and the knee that is to be tested in flexed to approximately 90 degrees. The examiner then sits on the toes of the tested extremity to help stabilize it. The examiner grasps the proximal lower leg, approximately at the tibial plateau or joint line, and attempts to translate the lower leg anteriorly. | |||
== Evidence<br> == | == Evidence<br> == | ||
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Purpose
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To test the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Technique
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The patient is supine and the knee that is to be tested in flexed to approximately 90 degrees. The examiner then sits on the toes of the tested extremity to help stabilize it. The examiner grasps the proximal lower leg, approximately at the tibial plateau or joint line, and attempts to translate the lower leg anteriorly.
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