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Table of Contents

Overview
Introduction
Anatomy & Physiology
Mechanism of Injury
Patient Presents
Past Medical History
Physical Exam
Patient Management
• PT Pre-op Rehab
• Surgical Procedure
• PT Post-op Rehab
Typical Protocol
• Maximum Protection
• Moderate Protection
• Minimum Protection
Discharge Summary
Patient Outcome
References

Authors:

Larry J. Petterborg, PhD,

Jennifer Beasley, MS, PT

Alison Gooch, MS, PT

School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University, Dallas TX
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Patient Presents


Patient is an 18-year-old white female presenting with right knee pain, which was worse laterally than medially. Patient stated the injury occurred on 11/01/96 when she fell after a rebound while playing basketball. Patient reported feeling a pop in her right knee after landing, but did not twist her ankle. Patient stated she had “pain all over and increased swelling in her knee” through the week.

What are the typical signs and symptoms of an acute ACL rupture?

What factor(s) should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ACL rupture?

What special tests would indicate ACL rupture?

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