Lateral stress test

The lateral stress test is to passively abduct or adduct the calf, and the abduction is an abduction stress test, which is often used for the examination of the combined ligament injury. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Check for severe pain and need an injection of anesthetic. Normal value The anterior cruciate ligament of the knee joint at 15 to 30 degrees of flexion is a stable ligament that restricts the anterior movement of the tibia. Clinical significance Abnormal results: When the valgus stress test is positive, it indicates that the medial direction is unstable. Conversely, when the varus stress test is positive, the lateral straightness is unstable. 0. Bit and 30. The bit results can be different, indicating that the structure of the damage is different. People who need to be examined: people with abnormal pain in their calves and elbows. Precautions Contraindications before examination: Check for severe pain and need an injection of anesthetic. Requirements for examination: pay attention to the contrast with the healthy side, when the two sides are positive, it is not easy to compare, it should be noted. Pay attention to protection during inspection to prevent valgus or varus from over-damaging the ligament. Inspection process The patient was placed on the bed, and the affected limb was slightly abducted so that the affected leg was placed outside the bed. The knee joint was placed at 30° and 0° respectively, and the calf was passively abducted or adducted. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks There are no related complications and hazards.