22/07/2026
Ever wondered how doctors diagnose a ligament injury before an MRI?
Orthopedic specialists perform specific knee joint special tests to assess the stability of your ligaments and identify the injured structure during a clinical examination.
In this carousel, you'll learn about:
ACL Tests β Lachman, Anterior Drawer & Pivot Shift
PCL Tests β Posterior Drawer & Posterior Sag Sign
MCL Test β Valgus Stress Test
LCL Test β Varus Stress Test
These clinical tests help guide diagnosis and determine whether further investigations, such as an MRI, are needed.
Remember: These tests should only be performed and interpreted by a trained orthopedic specialist.
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π Dr. Akshay Kumar N
Consultant Sports Injury & Arthroscopy Surgeon
π₯ 511, 15th Cross Rd, Sector 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka β 560102
π+91 96118 97378
(orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine, ACL injury, PCL injury, MCL injury, LCL injury, knee pain, ligament injury, sports injury specialist, arthroscopy, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, orthopedic education, knee stability, joint health, Bengaluru, HSR Layout, patient education, injury prevention, sports orthopedics)