Lower Limb · NEET PG Preparation Anatomy
During a routine sports physical, a 22-year-old female athlete is tested for dynamic knee stability. When the examiner pulls the tibia anteriorly whi…
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During a routine sports physical, a 22-year-old female athlete is tested for dynamic knee stability. When the examiner pulls the tibia anteriorly while the knee is flexed at 90 degrees, excessive forward movement of the tibia is observed. This positive clinical test indicates a tear of which of the following intracapsular ligaments?
- A.Anterior cruciate ligamentCorrect answer
- B.Posterior cruciate ligament
- C.Fibular collateral ligament
- D.Transverse ligament of the knee
Solution
The anterior drawer test assesses the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). A positive test (excessive anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur) indicates an ACL tear.
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