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Testing
consisted of an anterior drawer, Lachman and pivot
shift tests.
See
Examination
of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament
See
"The
ACL Tear: Making the Diagnosis"
Instructor's
Note: The
above testing may be difficult for the non-trainer to
understand. The important points the student needs to
understand are
1.
The testing is done to assess the proper movement of the
knee
2.
An athletic trainer can diagnose an ACL tear through this
testing.
The
definitions of the following terms may be useful as the student
studies the links pertaining to testing.
valgus
varus
The
testing confirmed the trainer's suspicion of a tear in the ACL
(anterior cruciate ligament). Derrick was referred to an
orthopedic surgeon. Physical exam showed swelling in
the knee and
hemarthrosis,
The physician ordered an MRI
(magnetic resonance imaging) on the knee to confirm the
diagnosis and assess the extent of the injury.
5.
What is an MRI scan?
6.
What health professional would perform an MRI scan?
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