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The mechanism of injury to the back of the knee and the positive anterior draw test indicate laxity in the anterior cruciate ligament. This is most likely to have been damaged in this injury.
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Anterior cruciate ligament
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This is less likely as the injury was not to the lateral side of the knee.
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Medial cruciate ligament
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This is less likely as the injury was not to the medial side of the knee.
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Lateral cruciate ligament
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This is less likely as the injury was to the back of the knee.
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Patella
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This is less likely as the injury was not to the front of the knee and anterior draw test was positive.
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c
Posterior cruciate ligament
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Cruciate ligament injuries
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A 26-year-old female footballer is brought into A&E after taking a hit to the back of her right knee in a game. She heard a painful 'pop' sound when she got hit and has been unable to walk ever since.

On assessment, she has a tender swollen right knee and positive anterior drawer test. There are no other findings on further examination.

What structure is the most likely to have been damaged?
a