foot/ankle ortho tests

Question 1

squeeze test

Answer 1

deep pain indicated injury to syndesmosis (post ankle sprain)

Question 2

anterior drawer test of ankle

Answer 2

anterior movement of the calcaneus compared with other side indicates anterior talofibular ligament laxity

Question 3

morton’s test

Answer 3

sharp pain in the forefoot indicating metatarsalgia or neuroma

Question 4

strunksky’s sign

Answer 4

pain in the transverse arch of the foot indicates metatarsalgia

Question 5

Homan’s sign

Answer 5

deep pain in the posterior leg or calf indicates thrombophlebitis

Question 6

metatarsal tap

Answer 6

pain indicates metatarsalgia

Question 7

tinel’s foot sign

Answer 7

paresthesia radiating to the foot or tingling indicates irritation to the tibial nerve possibly in the tarsal tunnel or tarsal tunnel syndrome

Question 8

inversion stress ankle (lateral stability test)

Answer 8

increased inversion compared with other side indicates anterior talofibular and/or calcaneofibular ligament tear

Question 9

eversion stress ankle (medial stability test)

Answer 9

increased eversion compared with other side indicates a tear of the deltoid ligament

Question 10

thompson’s test

Answer 10

foot does not plantar flex indicating achilles tendon rupture

Question 11

achilles tap test

Answer 11

pain and loss of plantarflexion indicates rupture of the achilles tendon

Question 11

Hoffa test (hoffa sign)

Answer 11

achilles tendon is less taught, palpates loose fragments, and the foot is in a dorsiflexed position of the affected side is a significant indication for a fractured calcaneus