ANTERIOR DRAWER TEST FOR ACL TEARS Next to the Lachman test, the Anterior Drawer Test is the most common test that is performed in order to assess ACL tears. While this test is a very accurate test in the chronic ACL deficient knee with a sensitivity of 92% and a specificity of 91%, it is not so great in an acute injury with 55% sensitivity and 92% specificity. In an acute situation there is often protective muscle spams by the hamstrings. Additionally, as soon as swelling has started, flexion t

2.7K views · 72 reactions | LATERAL PIVOT-SHIFT TEST FOR ACL TEARS The Lateral Pivot-Shift test is the most specific of all ACL tests with a specificity of 98% with a weak sensitivity of 24%. The test needs some practice to perform and makes use of the iliotibial band which shifts its function from a knee extensor to a knee flexor. Watch the video to learn how the test is perform and to learn about the biomechanical explanation for the test! | Physiotutors | Facebook

2.7K views · 82 reactions | LELLI TEST OR LEVER SIGN FOR ACL TEARS...