2025年1月19日 · ACL tears are common athletic injuries leading to anterior and lateral rotatory instability of the knee. Diagnosis can be suspected clinically with presence of a traumatic knee effusion with increased laxity on Lachman's test but requires MRI studies to confirm diagnosis.

Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament producing the pivot-shift sign. Long-term functional results in patients with anterolateral rotatory instability treated by iliotibial band transfer. The lateral pivot shift: a symptom and sign of anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency. An analysis of …

To assess the diagnostic accuracy of physical tests, applied singly or in combination, for detecting ACL tears in different study populations, in different clinical care settings, and different types of ACL rupture (partial, complete; immediate, acute, chronic; isolated ACL injury, ACL injury together with other knee injuries).

The examination of ACL injury can be done in two ways: Physical/Clinical examination. Examination under anesthesia and arthroscopy. Physical/Clinical Examination: [edit | edit source] An organized, systematic physical examination is imperative when examining any joint.

2010年10月15日 · Evaluation of the ACL should be performed immediately after an injury if possible, but is often limited by swelling and pain. When performed properly, a complete knee examination is more than...

Conducting a thorough clinical examination, along with MRI, provides the most accurate noninvasive source of information for pathological findings of the ACL. The physical exam consists of...

2023年7月24日 · The Lachman test is a physical examination maneuver used to assess the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament in a suspected anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The test is used to evaluate the anterior translation of the tibia in relation to the femur and is considered a variant of the anterior drawer test.

When performed properly, a complete knee examination is more than 80 percent sensitive for an ACL injury. The Lachman test is the most accurate test for detecting an ACL tear. Magnetic...

To diagnose an ACL tear, your doctor will conduct a physical exam to assess knee stability and swelling. During the physical exam, your doctor will perform specific tests such as the Lachman test or pivot shift test to check your knee stability.

2024年5月6日 · Physical examination remains a fundamental component of diagnosing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. This traditional method involves a series of manual tests performed by clinicians to assess knee stability and …