A 26-year-old man sustains a twisting injury to his right knee while playing football. He reports immediate pain, swelling, and a 'popping' sensation....

Question

A 26-year-old man sustains a twisting injury to his right knee while playing football. He reports immediate pain, swelling, and a 'popping' sensation. On examination 2 days later, there is a moderate effusion. The Lachman test demonstrates increased anterior tibial translation with a soft endpoint. What is the most likely structure injured?

Accepted Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

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Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

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Medial collateral ligament (MCL)

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Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

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Medial meniscus

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear