18 reactions | Reverse Lachman Test for PCL Tears Of course, there is also a Lachman Test for the PCL. Unfortunately, in a posterior cruciate ligament, the test performs not as well as for the ACL. It has a sensitivity of 63% and a specificity of 89% and thus performs worse than the other tests we have covered earlier. (Rubinstein et al. 1994) | Physiotutors | Facebook

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The Lachman test evaluates for ACL injuries. The knee is flexed to approximately 20–30 degrees. The examiner stabilizes the thigh with one hand while placing the other hand behind the proximal tibia and applies an anterior translational force to the tibia relative to the femur. Compare to the unaffected side. A positive examination is defined by increased anterior tibial translation greater than 2 mm, with or without a firm end point. Sensitivity 74 to 85%, specificity 83 to 95% 🔗👇 Link Below

LACHMAN TEST FOR ACL TEARS The original Lachman test is performed like shown in the video. if you have small hands, an alternative is to put your own bent knee under the patient's knee to stabilize the 30° of knee flexion. An alternative is to have the patient in prone lying position and anteriorly translate the knee in 30° of flexion. The Lachman Test is the most accurate test for the anterior cruciate ligament according to literature. According to a meta-analysis of Benjaminse et al. (2006) th

3.7K views · 50 reactions | How to evaluate a torn ACL  Don’t jump right into a Lachman test or an Anterior Drawer test, check for a posterior sag first! If you’re looking to specialize in knee rehabilitation, make sure to follow for more expert insights! #physicaltherapy | Mike Reinold | Facebook