Ankle special tests Flashcards
Name the two tests for the ankle joint
Thompson test
anterior drawer test
what is the purpose of the thompson test?
detect rupture of achllies tendon
how is the thompson test performed?
laying face down legs hanging off edge of bed
squeeze the calf
What makes a positive thompson test?
lack of plantar flexion =complete rupture
what is the purpose of the anterior drawer test?
test integrity of ATFL
How is the anterior drawer test performed?
knee bent on couch
on have on shaft of tibia other hand cradling the heel in heel of had
drawer heal forwards
What determines positive anterior drawer test?
Pain or excessive anterior translation = tearing of ATFL
what are the two types of taller tilt
inversion
eversion
what is the purpose of the inversion taller tilt
test integrity of CFL and ATFL
how is the inversion talar tilt performed?
one hand on shaft of tibia
other hand wraps fingers around the heel
what makes a positive inversion taller tilt
increased exertion = rupture of CFL + ATFL
what is the purpose of Eversion tala tilt
test integrity of deltoid ligament
how is the eversion taller tilt performed?
one hand on shaft of tibia
other hand wraps fingers around the heel
what makes a positive eversion taller tilt?
high ankle pain = Tibiofibular syndesmosis
increased exertion = rupture of Deltoid ligament
