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Posterolateral Drawer Test
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Other Names
- Posterolateral Rotatory Drawer Maneuver
Purpose

Demonstration of the posterolateral drawer test[1]
- Evaluate the integrity of the Posterolateral Corner in the setting of acute knee injury
Description
- Patient is supine
- Note this test can be performed prone
- Knee flexed to 90°, externally rotated 15°
- Examiner grips the femoral condyles and directs a posterior force
- Positive test
- Excess posterolateral translation
Pathology
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
- ↑ Lunden, Jason B., et al. "Current concepts in the recognition and treatment of posterolateral corner injuries of the knee." journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy 40.8 (2010): 502-516.
Created by:
John Kiel on 3 December 2020 06:28:18
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28 April 2023 09:22:26
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