ARTHROSCOPIC LACHMAN TEST - A NEW TECHNIQUE USING ANATOMIC REFERENCES

Using familiar anatomic references viewed during a standard arthroscop ic evaluation, an arthroscopic Lachman test can help the surgeon ident ify anterior cruciate ligament deficiency. This test is especially use ful in those patients where a false-negative report as a result of gua rding, meniscal tears or other factors is suspected. Additionally, thi s test can be used after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction to verify that the abnormal anterior laxity has been eliminated.