Knee - Posterior Sag Test

Orthopedic Assessment Methods by Scott R. Sailor, EdD ATC

Feb 15, 2007Education

Click to Play The posterior sag test (also known as the gravity drawer test, drop back sign, or Godfrey's test) is used to assess posterior cruciate ligament laxity. The patient is supine with her hips and knees bent to...

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