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If the pathomechanism of ACL injury is taken in mind, history taking could make it almost possible to diagnose the injury without physical examination or imaging. The followings are checkpoints when taking a history at the time of initial injury, in the acute phase, or in the chronic phase.Patients often complaints of giving way or buckling of the knee, but it is not uncommon for them to complain of catching sensation, or locking due to meniscus injuries. The patient’s history at the time of initial injury should be noted (Fig. 4.1).
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Shino, K. (2023). Diagnosis of ACL Injury. In: Essence of Anterior Cruciate Ligament . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6536-6_5
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