Evaluate for effusion (fluid): The surgeon or other provider will look for any fluid retention in the injured knee.
Measure range of motion: By gentle bending of the knee, we can identify if range of motion is limited due to the injury.
Assess stability: through a series of tests, more information can be gathered regarding any red flags indicating possible further damage to your ACL/PCL or MCL/LCL.
Evaluate the meniscus: specifically to pinpoint the type of tear through a series of tests.