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McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

With the patient lying supine, the examiner palpates the
for Meniscal Tear ... To assess the medial ... #Meniscal #Tear ... #Meniscus #Knee ... physicalexam #msk #orthopedics
Posterior Drawer Test for PCL Injury on Knee Examination

The patient lays supine with the knee approximately
Posterior Drawer ... patient's toes to stabilize ... for PCL tear if ... #Test #Cruciate ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Anterior Drawer Test for PCL Injury on Knee Examination

The patient lays supine with the knee approximately
Anterior Drawer ... patient's toes to stabilize ... for PCL tear if ... #Test #Cruciate ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Classification of PCL Iniuries
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Posterior Cruciate ... test with the knee ... posterolateral corner, and medial ... Varus & Valgus Stress ... classification #diagnosis
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
nerve injury (25%) TEST ... lachmans, posterior drawers ... special ligament/meniscus ... rotation and varus stress ... >> LINK TO ACL TEARS
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Medical history ... test is indicated ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... perioperative medical ... stratification #diagnosis