Ankle/Food Special Tests Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior drawer: Put pt supine with heel in ___ degrees of ___. Pull ___ anteriorly.
A
20 degrees of plantar flexion
Pull talus anteriorly
2
Q
Talar tilt particulart tests what ligaments?
A
Calcaneofibular (adduction) and deltoid (abduction)
3
Q
Thompson’s test tests?
A
Achillies tendon
4
Q
How to perform thompson’s test?
A
Squeeze calf
5
Q
Tinel’s sign in ankle tests what?
A
Posterior tibial nerve
6
Q
Where is the posterior tibial nerve in the ankle?
A
Posterior to the medial malleolus
7
Q
Mortons test tests for?
A
Stress fracture or neuroma in forefoot
8
Q
How to perform morton’s test
A
Grasp around metatarsal heads and squeeze
