PIVOT TEST is used test for ?: (A) Medial meniscus, (B) Lateral meniscus, (C) Anterior cruciate ligament, (D) Posterior cruciate ligament
Answer is C. In this test,patient is in supine position.The knee is extended,with a valgus stress applied on the knee and the tibia is internally rotated.The knee is slowly flexed.Subluxation occurs at 30-40 degrees. A positive test indicates anterior cruciate ligament tear. ref:JohnEbnezar textbook,4th edition page no.250