A positive knee posterior drawer test suggests a potential knee injury, specifically to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). It indicates excessive posterior translation of the tibia, suggesting a possible PCL tear or injury.
Anterior vs Posterior Drawer Test
Compare the anterior and posterior drawer tests of the knee in this easy-to-understand guide for healthcare professionals.
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Commonly asked questions
The knee anterior drawer test assesses the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). It checks for excessive anterior translation of the tibia, indicating an ACL injury.
A posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury is often associated with a positive posterior drawer test, while an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury correlates with a positive anterior drawer test. The direction of tibial translation helps distinguish the type of ligament injury.
