ACL injury/ Ankle sprain Flashcards
1
Q
ACL tears are a result of what mechanism?
A
result of low-velocity, noncontact, deceleration injuries and contact injuries with a rotational component.
2
Q
What test (physical exam) is most sensitive for ACL tear?
A
The Lachman test is the most sensitive test for acute ACL rupture.
3
Q
What ankle ligament tears first with sprains?
A
ATFL (always tear first) ligament aka the anterior tibiotalar ligament
4
Q
Ankle ligmanets tear circumfrentially from
A
ATFL- CFL-PTFL