Ankle Joint Flashcards
What are the ankle joint special tests
Anterior draw test
Talar tilt
Squeeze test
Thompson test
Syndesmoses stress test
Ottawa ankle rules
What special test would you use to test for Ankle impingement
Anterior draw test
Talar tilt test
What special test would you use to test for lateral ligament sprain
Talar tilt
Anterior draw test
What special test would you use to test for medial ligament sprain
Squeeze test
What special test would you use to test for a high ankle sprain
Squeeze test and OTTAWA ankle rules
What special test would you use to test for Achilles tendinopathy
Thompson test
What special test would you use to test for Achilles rupture
Thompson test
What special test would you use to test for planter fasciatus
Windlass test
What special test would you use to test for a muscle injury
Anterior draw test
Talar tilt
Squeeze test
Posterior draw test
What is ankle impingement
Ankle impingement can be caused by soft tissue or hard tissue in the talo Crural joint
S+S
Reduced mobility
Pain
Potential swelling
Pain on anterior joint palpation
Pain on dorsiflexion or over pressure
What is syndesmoses/ high ankle sprain
Damage to the ligaments that bind the distal tibia and fibula at the distal tibiofibular syndesmoses
What is Achilles tendinopathy
2 types- non Insertional and insertional
Non insertional- fibres in the middle portion of the tendon begin to break down and degeneration and inflammation occurs.
Insertional- involves the lower portion of the heel where the tendon inserts into the calcaneous
Bony spurs often form
What is planterfasciitis
Increased tension and stress on the fascia, collagen degeneration of the planter fascia
What is compartment syndrome
Compartment syndrome is a painful and potentially serious condition caused by bleeding or swelling within an enclosed bundle
Two types-
Acute- traumatic onset post fracture or severe injury and requires immediate surgery
Chronic - gradual onset from repetitive exercise and reduces when activity stops
Muscle injuries
Gastroc or soleus strain
Onset is usually acute with localised pain
