By vgreene, 15 February, 2017 Initial operative mgmt, esp if Δ laxity of IL vs CL knee3 >5-7 mm and pt active4 [L]. Techniques: tibial-independent/transtibial approach [M], single/double bundle [S], autografts or allografts5 OK [S]
By vgreene, 15 February, 2017 Image: AP/lateral XR knee 1st to r/o fx/dislocation, [C] then MRI if needed to r/o internal knee pathology [S]
By vgreene, 15 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, 15 February, 2017 Hx: injury mechanism, popping/locking/catching, swelling, ability to weight-bear/return to play
