Chapter
Pivot Shift Test: An Evidence-Based Outcome Tool
Abstract
Restoration of rotational stability is a critical step in the success of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. Objective evaluation of rotational control after ACL reconstruction surgery requires reliable, precise, and specific measurement tools. The manual pivot shift test remains the most common and valid technique used in daily clinical routine and incorporates two components: anterior translation of the lateral tibial …
Authors
Leblanc M-C; Peterson DC; Ayeni OR
Book title
Rotatory Knee Instability
Pagination
pp. 235-243
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2017
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-32070-0_19