title: Diagnosis of acute and chronic anterior cruciate ligament tears.
abstract: The diagnosis of acute and chronic injuries of the ACL has been reviewed. Attention has been given to the history, physical examination, and other diagnostic tools available for evaluation of the ligamentous injury. Clinical correlations have been highlighted. Finally, our recommendations for surgical intervention have been presented.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture