4] Ankle And Foot Flashcards
Closed pack position for ankle
Full DF
Open packed position for ankle
10 degrees PF
Neutral
Check for instability with
Excursion and end feel
Which ankle sprain is most common?
Lateral
Lateral ankle sprain MOI
Forced in PF, in, ADD
Grade 1 lateral ankle sprain
ATFL stretch
No instability
Grade 2 lateral ankle sprain
ATFL tear or partial CFL tear
Mild-moderate instability
Grade 3 lateral ankle sprain
ATFL, CFL, PTFL tear
Severe instability
What Sx for lateral ankle sprain are for grades 2 and 3?
Hemorrhage and ecchymosis (discoloration of skin)
Difficulty WB
Anterior drawer test for lateral ankle sprain is in what grades
2 and 3
Medial ankle sprain MOI
Forced into ev, ER
MOI for distal tib fib sprain
Forced ER of foot
Distal tib fib sprain is injury to?
Syndesmosis
Interosseus ligament
Special tests for distal tib fib
Squeeze test
ER stress test
Common in ages 30-50
Overuse injury (runners)
More men
Achilles tendinopathy