Ankle

Question 1

Ankle Draw

Answer 1

supine w/ foot off the table

anterior: stabilize tibia, pull calcaneus (Ant talofib lig.)
posterior: stabilize foot dorsum, pull tibia (post talofib lig)

Question 2

Ligament stability

Answer 2

supine with foot off the table

1. abduct (evert, pronate, valgus) – deltoid lig
2. adduct (invert, supinate, varus) – ant. talofib lig

Question 3

Thompson’s

aka simmond’s

Answer 3

prone with knee flexed
squeeze calf (+ lack of plantar flexion)
achilles rupture

Question 4

Morton’s

aka squeeze test

Answer 4

supine 
squeeze metatarsals (+ pain indicates mortans neuroma)