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.

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What test (physical exam) is most sensitive for ACL tear?

A

The Lachman test is the most sensitive test for acute ACL rupture.

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3
Q

What ankle ligament tears first with sprains?

A

ATFL (always tear first) ligament aka the anterior tibiotalar ligament

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4
Q

Ankle ligmanets tear circumfrentially from

A

ATFL- CFL-PTFL

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