While the negative comments below are unnecessary, they do bring up an interesting debate. Physical examination is a crucial component to an orthopedic diagnosis. It would be a mistake to send every patient that has had a joint injury to get an MRI as they are extremely expensive. Also a seemingly significant MRI could be completely asymptomatic. This physical exam directly assess the function of the ACL, which is a critical step in determining the direction of the medical intervention.
I'm pretty sure this is a legit test, my anatomy teacher is an orthopedic surgeon and has done this dozens of times and taught us this the day before yesterday. But no tests are perfect and my guess is that for those of you who had an ACL injury but a negative lachman test, the test was not done properly or that the ACL wasn't torn enough for the doctor to spot the injury.
Exactly, the Lachman test on my knee was negative for 2 months after the accident. First because the knee was a bit locked due to the torn meniscus and then because of the swelling. So only after the meniscus surgery and after the pain was gone, the knee started to be instable. MRIs are expensive but crucial. It's been 8 months now and I just finished my last round of ACL-physiotherapy even though I still have some problems running and swimming - knee injuries are tricky!
@barnns11 No.... I want you to leave me the hell alone and go see the different methods of diagnosis for this injury. Don't engage in a discussion leaving your half ass comment when it's obvious you don't know jack sh8t. SMH @ this idiot!!! lol bring it!
@DrDoomPool Oh, so you mean a chiropractor?
allvo1 1 month ago
While the negative comments below are unnecessary, they do bring up an interesting debate. Physical examination is a crucial component to an orthopedic diagnosis. It would be a mistake to send every patient that has had a joint injury to get an MRI as they are extremely expensive. Also a seemingly significant MRI could be completely asymptomatic. This physical exam directly assess the function of the ACL, which is a critical step in determining the direction of the medical intervention.
DrDoomPool 1 month ago
@allvo1 Doctor of Osteopathy. A medical physician just like a MD, but Osteopaths are also trained in physical adjustments/alignments.
DrDoomPool 1 month ago
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13beautifuleyes 2 months ago
wtf is a DO
allvo1 2 months ago
I'm pretty sure this is a legit test, my anatomy teacher is an orthopedic surgeon and has done this dozens of times and taught us this the day before yesterday. But no tests are perfect and my guess is that for those of you who had an ACL injury but a negative lachman test, the test was not done properly or that the ACL wasn't torn enough for the doctor to spot the injury.
saemi3000 3 months ago
@simersimersimer
Exactly, the Lachman test on my knee was negative for 2 months after the accident. First because the knee was a bit locked due to the torn meniscus and then because of the swelling. So only after the meniscus surgery and after the pain was gone, the knee started to be instable. MRIs are expensive but crucial. It's been 8 months now and I just finished my last round of ACL-physiotherapy even though I still have some problems running and swimming - knee injuries are tricky!
Foolanna 7 months ago
@barnns11 No.... I want you to leave me the hell alone and go see the different methods of diagnosis for this injury. Don't engage in a discussion leaving your half ass comment when it's obvious you don't know jack sh8t. SMH @ this idiot!!! lol bring it!
telj1 7 months ago
@telj1 So you want to MRI everyone with a sore knee ?? wtf are you talking about ?
barnns11 7 months ago