Anterior tibial translocation sign

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The anterior tibial translocation sign or anterior drawer sign (also known as anterior translation of tibia) is seen in cases of complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, and refers to anterior translocation (anterior tibial subluxation) of the tibia relative to the femur of more than 7 mm 1

  • -<p>The <strong>anterior tibial translocation sign</strong> or <strong>anterior drawer sign</strong> (also known as anterior translation of tibia) is seen in cases of<a href="/articles/anterior-cruciate-ligament-tear"> complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament</a>, and refers to anterior translocation (anterior tibial subluxation) of the tibia relative to the femur of more than 7 mm <sup>1</sup>. </p>
  • +<p>The <strong>anterior tibial translocation sign</strong> or <strong>anterior drawer sign</strong> (also known as anterior translation of <a title="tibia" href="/articles/tibia">tibia</a>) is seen in cases of<a href="/articles/anterior-cruciate-ligament-tear"> complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament</a>, and refers to anterior translocation (anterior tibial subluxation) of the tibia relative to the femur of more than 7 mm <sup>1</sup>. </p>

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