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Pivot-Shift Test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
Pivot-Shift Test ... has pathologic varus ... to restore stability ... #PivotShift #test ... #ACL #Knee #Injury
Lachman test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
ACL-deficient Knee ... has pathologic varus ... to restore stability ... #ACL #Knee #Injury ... #ligament #msk
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Classification of PCL Iniuries
 • Partial: Translation <
Ligament (PCL) ... , - Lachman, - Varus ... & Valgus Stress ... + Lachman or + Varus ... & Valgus Stress
Pivot Shift test for Knee Instability

The patient lies supine while the examiner grasps the leg by
for Knee Instability ... The test is positive ... indicating likely ACL ... #PivotShift #test ... #ACL #Knee #Injury
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Posterior Knee Dislocation ... imaging or serial exams ... CLINICAL: instability ... internal rotation and varus ... TO ACL TEARS.