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Does a mri always show a tear? what physical exam test is giving for acl problems?
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Drawer test is used: To test for tears in the cruciate ligament(s) of the knee. It may not detect slight tears, whereas an MRI can show even small tears. A good orthopedic surgeon can test you to determine whether an MRI is necessary.
Answered 6/10/2014
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No: Mri almost always shows meniscal or acl tears but nothing is perfect.
Answered 12/16/2014
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Not always: But an MRI is about 96 % accurate in detecting an acl tear. A lachman physical exam and anterior drawer physical exam can be used to diagnose an acl tear.
Answered 6/10/2014
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