During What Part of the On-Field Examination Is the Examiner

question 18

Multiple Choice

During what part of the on-field examination is the examiner able to gain an immediate impression of the integrity of the capsule and ligaments involved in the injury before muscle guarding or swelling masks the degree of instability?

• A) History
• B) Palpation
• C) Joint stability tests
• D) Secondary survey

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