Lab: Knee Foot & Ankle

Question 1

Drawer SIGN:

Answer 1

pos. = translation with the talus moving away from or toward the tibia
ind. = (1) with tibia pushed/foot pulled; a tear/instability of the anterior talofibular ligament
(2) with tibia pulled/foot pushed; a tear/instability of the posterior talofibular ligament

Question 2

Ankle Dorsiflexion Test:

talk this out like Bunnel-Littler

Answer 2

(1) pos.= the foot cannot dorsiflex with knee extended, but is able to with knee flexed
(1) ind.= contracture of the gastrocnemius muscle
(2) pos.= the foot cannot dorsiflex in either knee position
(2) ind.= contracture of the soleus muscle

Question 3

Rigid or Supple Flat Feet Test:

Answer 3

(1) pos.= absence of medial longitudinal arch in both positions
(1) ind.= rigid flat feet
(2) pos.= presence of medial longitudinal arch while seated with a loss of medial longitudinal arch while standing
(2) ind.= supple flat feet

Question 4

Homans Sign:

Answer 4

pos. = deep pain in the calf

ind. = deep vein thrombophlebitis

Question 5

Thompson Test:

Answer 5

pos. = absence of foot plantar flexion motion

ind. = achilles tendon rupture

Question 6

Morton Test:

Answer 6

pos. = sharp pain in the forefoot

ind. = metatarsalgia or neuroma (usually at the 3rd & 4th metatarsal interspaces)