Foot Tests Flashcards
procedure for Duchenne’s sign
Dr applies an upward force to the head of the first metacarpal
purpose of Duchenne’s sign
looking for superficial peroneal nerve lesion or L4-S1 lesion
findings of Duchenne’s sign
supination of the foot with attempted plantar flexion
procedure for Helbin’s sign
pt stands and Dr looks at achilles tendons
purpose of Helbin’s sign
looking for overpronation syndrome
findings of Helbin’s sign
medial curve of achilles tendon
procedure for Morton’s test
Dr squeezes the foot around the metatarsal heads
purpose of Morton’s test
looking for Morton’s neuroma, arthritis, stress fracture of metatarsal heads
findings of Morton’s test
pain
procedure for Strunsky’s sign
Dr rapidly flexes the patients toes several times
purpose of Strunsky’s sign
looking for metatarsalgia or osteoarthritis
findings of Strunsky’s sign
pain in forefoot
procedure for Tinel’s foot sign
Dr taps posterior aspect of medial metatarsal over posterior tibial nerve with reflex hammer
purpose of Tinel’s foot sign
looking for nerve compression syndrome or tarsal tunnel syndrome
findings of Tinel’s foot sign
pain in the toe, arch or heel of foot
