ACL Injury — Workup & Reconstruction
ACL is critical stabilizer against anterior translation and rotational instability. Mechanism: non-contact pivoting injury; pop and immediate swelling (hemarthrosis). Clinical: Lachman test most sensitive; pivot shift for dynamic instability. Imaging: MRI confirms tear and associated injuries (meniscus, cartilage). Treatment: physiotherapy in low-demand; reconstruction with autograft (BTB, hamstring) in active patients.
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10What is the most sensitive clinical test for diagnosing an ACL tear?
mcqIn which age group is the peak incidence of ACL injuries most commonly observed?
mcqWhich imaging modality is considered the gold standard for assessing soft tissue injuries in ACL tears?
mcqWhat is the primary mechanism of ACL injury typically observed?
mcqWhich of the following is considered the most common associated injury with ACL tears?
mcqDuring which phase of knee flexion is the anteromedial (AM) bundle of the ACL primarily taut?
mcqWhat is the characteristic finding on MRI associated with ACL injuries?
mcqWhat is the role of KT-1000 arthrometer in the assessment of ACL injuries?
mcqWhich surgical graft is most commonly used for ACL reconstruction?
mcqWhat is the typical initial treatment for low-demand patients diagnosed with an ACL tear?