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The Lachman test is a passive accessory movement test of the knee performed to identify the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The test is designed to assess single and sagittal plane instability.
24 lip 2023 · The Lachman test is a specific clinical exam technique used to evaluate patients with a suspected anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The test relies on proper positioning and technique and is regarded as the most sensitive and specific test for diagnosing acute ACL injuries.
Physical assessment which includes the following tests: Lachman Test. Anterior Drawer Test of the Knee. Pivot shift. 1. Radiographs [edit | edit source] Radiographs of the knee should be performed when an ACL tear is suspected, including AP (anterior to posterior) view, lateral view, and patellofemoral projection.
Lachman’s Test and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA. Lachman’s test is the most sensitive examination test for ACL injury.The anterior cruciate ligament is located in front of the knee.The primary function of the ACL is to resist anterior translation of the tibia relative to ...
21 lut 2024 · Table of Contents. The prevalence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among athletes and the general population has underscored the critical need for precise diagnostic techniques. In the realm of sports medicine and orthopedics, the Lachman test stands out as a fundamental evaluation method for detecting ACL integrity.
15 paź 2010 · The Lachman test is the most accurate test for detecting an ACL tear. Magnetic resonance imaging is the primary study used to diagnose ACL injury in the United States. It can also...
24 lip 2023 · Multiple studies have shown that the Lachman test is the most sensitive and specific in the diagnosis of acute ACL tears, and generally superior to both the anterior drawer test and the pivot shift test.
