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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 ... reconstruction to restore stability ... dr.dold.md #Pivot ... Shift #PivotShift #test ... #ACL #Knee #Injury
Isolated Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Feeling a "pop"
 • Acute
Cruciate Ligament (ACL ... ) Injury: Pathogenesis ... : feels like knee ... + Pivot Shift ... #pathophysiology
Pivot Shift test for Knee Instability

The patient lies supine while the examiner grasps the leg by
Pivot Shift test ... for Knee Instability ... indicating likely ACL ... Injury. ... #ACL #Knee #Injury
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Classification of PCL Iniuries
 • Partial: Translation <
) Injury: Pathogenesis ... : The PCL is injured ... structures, such as the ACL ... #pathophysiology ... classification #diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... : • Severe injury ... Awareness • Injury ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Neurologic deficit ... Neurologic injuries ... (25%) TEST FOR: ... CLINICAL: instability ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL