Drawer test
| Drawer test | |
|---|---|
| ICD-10-PCS | GroupMajor.minor |
The drawer test is used in the initial clinical assessment of suspected rupture of the cruciate ligaments in the knee.[1]
Procedure
The patient should be
tear of the ACL.[2] If the tibia pulls forward or backward more than normal, the test is considered positive. Excessive displacement of the tibia anteriorly suggests that the anterior cruciate ligament is injured, whereas excessive posterior displacement of the tibia may indicate injury of the posterior cruciate ligament.[3]
See also
References
- PMID 7358757.
- ^ "Anterior Drawer Test". Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics.
- ^ "Posterior Cruciate Ligament Exam". Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics. Archived from the original on 2023-02-24.
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