drawer test

Drawer test, also known as push-pull test, is a common method for examining anterior cruciate ligament injury. Front drawer experiment: for the examination of the anterior cruciate ligament. The patient was lying on the bed. The knee flexes 90 degrees and the feet are placed flat on the bed to keep relaxed. The examiner sat on the bed and held the patient's feet to fix it. Both hands held the humeral end of the knee joint and pulled the lower leg forward. If the tibia forward moved 5 mm larger than the healthy side, it was positive for the front straight direction. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Pay attention to the contrast on both sides during the inspection to prevent damage. Normal value The result of the test was negative. There was no displacement of the tibial tuberosity. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The test result was positive, and the degree of forward displacement of the tibial tuberosity was observed. The displacement of >5 mm was abnormal. May be anterior cruciate ligament injury. People who need to be examined: people with abnormal pain in their feet. Precautions Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Pay attention to the comparison on both sides to prevent damage. Inspection process The patient was supine, knees 90 degrees, and the foot was placed on the bed. The examiner pressed the elbow to press the back of the patient's foot for fixation. The two hands held the upper leg of the lower leg to pull forward and push forward. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks No related complications and hazards have been found.

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