The Lateral Pivot-Shift Test for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture

This is not medical advice. The content is intended as educational content for health care professionals and students. If you are a patient, seek care of a health care professional. With a torn Anterior cruciate ligament, the tibia will subluxate anteriorly on the femur during extension. During the pivot-shift test, you induce the subluxation and subsequently test for spontaneous reduction indicating a positive test. Articles: