By vgreene, 16 February, 2017 Exam: neurovasc (esp tibial/peroneal n.),1 joint line tenderness, step-off/deformity, effusion, varus/valgus laxity @ 0° and 30° extension, AP/rotational laxity, Lachman test2
By vgreene, 16 February, 2017 Hx: injury mechanism, popping/locking/catching, swelling, ability to weight-bear/return to play
By vgreene, 15 February, 2017 Post-op: No post-op brace if isolated ACL [M]. Prevent future ACL tear via NM training5 [M], not brace [L]. Initiate post-op PT6 [M]. Return to play based on clinical judgment, not time/fxn criteria [L]
By vgreene, 15 February, 2017 If repairing ACL, also fix associated meniscal tear [L], esp if locked knee [C], but not incomplete MCL tear [L]
By vgreene, 15 February, 2017 Possible initial operative mgmt, esp if Δ laxity of IL vs CL knee3 >5-7mm. Techniques: tibial-independent/transtibial approach [M], single/double bundle [S], autografts or allografts4 OK [S]
