Advantages of the Prone Lachman Test

Abstract

ATHLETIC THERAPY TODAYFactors involved in the accurate performance of the Lachman test and its interpretation are numerous and include examiner hand size, individual knee size, examiner psychomotor skill, relaxation, and examiner appreciation of anterior translation and end feel.The prone Lachman test has been shown to be an acceptable alternative in determination of ACL disruption and might have numerous advantages over the standard Lachman test.

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“…The progression of osteoarthritis for the active individual [ 7 , 8 , 5 ]. Diagnostic tests used to confirm trauma to the ACL include the Lachman test [ 3 , [8] , [9] , [10] ], the prone Lachman test [ 11 ], the pivot shift test [ 3 , [8] , [9] , [10] ], and the KT1000/2000 arthrometer [ 3 , 8 , 9 ]. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is also used because it provides the fine soft tissue detail necessary for a definitive diagnosis [ 10 ].…”