Range of motion is 30-90 degrees. There is no instability to varus or valgus stressing at 0 degrees and 30 degrees. MacMurray test is negative. Lachman test shows a slight increase in laxity compared to the contralateral side, but with an endpoint. Anterior drawer test also shows a good endpoint.
Posterior drawer is negative.
KT-1000 testing was equal on both sides. The patient was sent for physical therapy and an MRI to rule out ligament or meniscal injury. MRI was read by radiologist as anterior cruciate ligament tear and small medial meniscal tear . When the patient was seen one month later, he had full range of motion of the knee. There was still a slight increase in laxity on Lachman test, but again with an endpoint.