ankle Flashcards
1
Q
postive drawer sign indicates what
A
A Talofibular instability
2
Q
in the lateral stability test, the doc stresses the pt’s ankle in what ROM
A
eversion
3
Q
a positive lateral stability test most often indicates
A
A Talofibular sprain or tear
calcaneofibular sprain or tear
P Talofibular sprain or tear
4
Q
how would you verify an A Talofibular tear
A
drawer sign
5
Q
a positive medial stability test indicates
A
deltoid ligament tear
6
Q
indications for talus traction
A
loss of fluid motion loss of ROM tenderness edema hx of chronic ankle sprains
7
Q
indications for talus A adjustment
A
loss of fluid motion loss of ROM tenderness edema hx of chronic ankle sprains failure to improve with traction
