Accuracy of 3 ACL Diagnostic TestsINTRO: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured ligaments of the knee. In America, estimates of ACL injury cases range from 80,000 to 250,000 per year, with approximately 100,000 of these patients undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery. The 3 primary diagnostic assessments of these manual tests are:
RESULTS:
In cases of suspected ACL injury:
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