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Part 1. It was late in the second half and Laura was dribbling the ball towards the goal when she pivoted on her left foot and passed the ball to a teammate, who ultimately scored. As she was pivoting on her left foot she felt a pop and tearing sensation in her lateral left leg just at and below the left knee. She hobbled for the next few minutes until a substitution could be made and she could be examined by the team's athletic trainer. When questioned by the trainer (and subsequently verified by game films) Laura denied any physical contact with another player. Examination results, as noted by team trainer, were as follows:
What is your diagnosis of the patient? |
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© Robert B Tallitsch, Augustana College, 2012. PBL Clearinghouse |