Which Orthoses Would You Select for a Patient with Anterior

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which orthoses would you select for a patient with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ,posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) ,or medial collateral ligament (MCL) tears?

• A) The S.W.A.S.H.
• B) Knee sleeve
• C) Hinged-knee orthotic
• D) Combined instability orthosis

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