In this video, we cover some of the common tests used to assess for knee stability in the Emergency Department:
Anterior Drawer Test (ACL) – 00:37
Lachman Test (ACL) – 01:14
Posterior Drawer Test (PCL) – 01:43
Apley’s Test (Meniscal Injuries) – 02:23
McMurray’s Test (Meniscal Injuries) – 02:53
Instructors: Dr Emranur Rahman and Dr Mohamed Jaber
In collaboration with: Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi
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