Reliability and Diagnostic Accuracy of an Alternate Lachman's Test Performed in a Prone Position

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center57 enrolled

Overview

This study is investigating the reliability and diagnostic accuracy of a Lachman's test conducted in a prone position to detect the presence of a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Stability

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 15 YearsMax age: 60 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * current knee pain complaint in subjects between 15 and 60 years old Exclusion Criteria: * the inability to assume the prone testing position * evidence of a fracture by application of the Ottawa Fracture rule * previous knee joint arthroplasty * suspicion of posterior cruciate involvement * knee surgery in the previous six months * presence of serious underlying non-mechanical pathology * systemic illness

Locations (1)

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States

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