This PedsCases note provides a one-page overview of ACL injuries, including their investigtion, diagnosis, investigations and management. It was created by Holly Wright, a medical student at the University of Alberta with the help of Dr. Dhiren Naidu, a physiatrist at the University of Alberta. 

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References

1. Beautler, A., & Alexander, A. (2024). Physical examination of the knee. UpToDate. Retrieved November 03, 2024, from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/physical-examination-of-the-knee

2. MacDonald, J., Myer, G, D., & Napolitano, J. (2024). Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention. UpToDate. Retrieved November 03, 2024  from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anterior-cruciate-ligament-acl-injury-...

3. Friedbery, R. P., & d’Hemecourt, P. A. (2024). Anterior cruciate ligament injury. UpToDate. Retrieved November 03, 2024  from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/anterior-cruciate-ligament-injury

4. Coffey, R., & Bordoni, B. (2023). Lachman Test. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. Retrieved November 03, 2024 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554415/

5. Daud, A., Koucheki, R., & Schemitsch, G., (2022). Orthopedic Surgery. In Y Lytvyn, & M.A Qazi (Eds), Toronto Notes . Toronto Notes for Medical Students, Inc.

6. Alberta Bone & Joint Health Institute (2022). Soft Tissue Knee Assessment Clinical Pathways. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/about/scn/ahs-scn-bjh-msk-so...

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