A 17-year-old male complains of severe right knee pain. He was playing football when he heard a pop at the moment of being tackled and his knee gave way from under him. On physical examination, there is right knee swelling and decreased range of motion. There is a positive anterior drawer sign. These findings indicate:

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The positive anterior drawer sign is indicative of a knee ligament injury, specifically an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which is common in sports that involve sudden stops or changes in direction. The mechanism of injury described by the patient, along with the symptoms and physical examination findings, supports this diagnosis.

A 17-Year-Old Male Complains of Severe Right Knee Pain