Question

During a football game, a player was struck on the lateral side of the left leg while his feet were firmly planted. He is complaining of left knee pain. To examine the left knee, you should initially perform the _____ test.

A. varus stress
B. valgus stress
C. Apley
D. Lachman
E. drawer

Answer 1

B. valgus stress

Step-by-step explanation:

Valgus stress test -

It is the medical stress test , it is the test regarding any damage in the medial collateral ligament of the knees , is known as Valgus stress test .

The test involves placing the leg into extension and the hand as is put as a pivot on the knees . and the other hand on the foot to apply pressure .

Hence , from the question , the test performs is the valgus stress test .