Table 4 Physical examination in 52 patients suspected for ACL injury with a positive and negative TIR test
|  | positive TIR testa (N = 11) | negative TIR testa (N = 41) |
|---|---|---|
pivot shift testa,b | ||
 0 to 1+ | – | 4 (9.8%) |
 1+ to 2+ | 6 (54.5%) | 19 (46.3%) |
 2+ to 3+ | 3 (27.3%) | 10 (24.4%) |
 3+ | – | 1 (2.4%) |
 no assessment possible | 2 (18.2%) | 7 (17.1%) |
anterior drawer test with foot in internal rotationa | ||
 negative | 4 (36.3%) | 26 (63.4%) |
 positive | 7 (63.6%) | 15 (36.6%) |
varus gappinga,c | ||
 grade A | 11 (100.0%) | 34 (82.9%) |
 grade B | – | 5 (12.2%) |
 grade C | – | 2 (4.9%) |
 grade D | – | – |
valgus gappinga,c | ||
 grade A | 9 (81.8%) | 31 (75.6%) |
 grade B | 2 (18.2%) | 9 (22.0%) |
 grade C | – | 1 (2.4%) |
 grade D | – | – |