Clinical diagnosis of ruptures of the anterior cruciate ligament

1982147 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Torsten Jonsson · University of Gothenburg

Lars E. Peterson · University of Gothenburg

Per A.F.H. Renström · University of Gothenburg

Abstract

The relative accuracy of the Lachman test and the anterior drawer sign was compared in 107 knee joints with ruptures of the anterior cruciate ligament. In examining an acutely injured knee in a patient without anesthesia, the Lachman test was superior to the anterior drawer sign, but, in chronic injuries, both the tests had high diagnostic accuracy.

Topics & Keywords

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Sports injuries and prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 10, Issue 2, pp. 100-102

DOI: 10.1177/036354658201000207

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