Hip, Knee, Ankle

Question 1

Inversion stress test that examines the resistance of the ankle ligament to maximal inversion stress.

• With a patient short sitting, the ankle is gradually stressed by exertion of constant pressure over the lateral aspect of the foot and ankle, while counter pressure is applied over the inner aspect of the lower leg until maximal inversion is reached.
• *To assess calcaneofibular ligament integrity

Answer 1

Talar tilt test

Question 2

A fracture that locks the subtalar joint in inversion when it heals in a varus position, creating a rigid transverse tarsal joint

Answer 2

Calcaneus fracture

Question 3

Rupture that results in planovalgus or flat foot

Answer 3

Posterior tibialis tendon

Question 4

Ligaments responsible for maintaining stability of the distal tibiofibular articulation

Answer 4

Syndesmosis

Question 5

Bone that has no muscle attachment origin or insertion and has a tenuous blood supply

Answer 5

Talus

Question 6

Where does the tibial nerve run?

Answer 6

It passes behind the medial malleolus

Question 7

Test were patient is lying prone and therapist squeezes the calf muscle, specifically the gastrocnemius-soleus complex. This should cause a contraction of the Achilles tendon, resulting in plantar flexion.

A positive for this test is when there is no movement of the ankle into plantar flexion meaning there is an Achilles tendon tear/rupture.

Answer 7

Thompson Test

Question 8

Test used to identify a meniscal injury. Patient is supine knee at 90or short sitting with knee flexed to 90 and therapist rotates tibia medially and laterally.

Answer 8

Stein man test

*Postive test is when pt has medial pain during lateral rotation and lateral pain during medial rotation