Chiropractors and health practitioners use a variety of diagnostic tests to help identify the specific nature of musculoskeletal injury or condition. Orthopedic tests aid to identify specific conditions and diagnosis.

This section has a variety of common orthopedic tests, how they are performed, what they indicate when positive and the potential diagnosis as a result. Corresponding codes for ICD9 and ICD10 are displayed for each test.

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Drawer Test, Posterior

Orthopedic Test Drawer Test, Posterior
Method The subject lies supine with the test hip flexed to 45 degrees, knee flexed to 90 degrees, and the foot in a neutral position. The examiner sits on the subject's foot with both hands behind the subject's proximal tibia and thumbs on the tibial plateau. A posterior force is then applied to the proximal tibia. Increased posterior tibial displacement as compared to the uninvolved side is indicative of a partial or complete tear of the PCL.
Diagnosis Indication Sprain of posterior cruciate ligament of unspecified knee, initial encounter
ICD9 844.2
ICD10 S83.529A
Orthopedic Test Drawer Test, Posterior
Method The subject lies supine with the test hip flexed to 45 degrees, knee flexed to 90 degrees, and the foot in a neutral position. The examiner sits on the subject's foot with both hands behind the subject's proximal tibia and thumbs on the tibial plateau. A posterior force is then applied to the proximal tibia. Increased posterior tibial displacement as compared to the uninvolved side is indicative of a partial or complete tear of the PCL.
Diagnosis Indication Sprain of posterior cruciate ligament of unspecified knee, subsequent encounter
ICD9 844.2
ICD10 S83.529D
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