The most sensitive test for evaluation of anteriorcruciate ligament is
A. Lachmann testB. Mcmurrays test
C. Anterior draw test
D. Posterior draw test
E. Apleys grinding test
The Answer is. A. Lachmann test
The most
sensitive test for evaluation of the ACL is theLachmann test. Flex the knee to 15–30
degandpull
the proximal tibia forwards. Excessive
laxity may indicaterupture of the ACL. Anterior translation of the tibia associatedwith
a soft or no endpoint is a positive test. The testmay be negative in chronic
ruptures as the ACL stump canscar to the PCL.
