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What are the physical exams that goes into telling if someone has a acl problem? i have a tight band in the back of my knee.
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Drawer sign is the: Name of the examination technique most commonly used. However, the ultimate diagnostic test is an mri.
Answered 4/22/2012
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ACL Injury: Problems with an acl don't just gradually develop. They can be usually be related back to a significant, if not catastrophic, injury. The resultant problems would be a very swollen knee and later a problem with the knee giving out when you turn or twist on that leg.
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