Anterior Drawer Test | Knee Injury

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Case description

Orthopedic Knee Surgeon, Dr. Robert F. LaPrade of the Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO, demonstrates a procedure during a Clinical Knee Exam known as the Anterior Drawer Test. This specific test helps orthopedic doctors assess an injury to the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). During this exam, Dr. LaPrade sits on the patient's feet and grasps the patient's tibia and pulls it forward. If the tibia pulls forward more than normal, then it marks a positive result for an injury.

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