Lecture 11: Foot/Ankle Specialty Tests

Question 1

Anterior Drawer Test

Answer 1

positive = pain, excessive motion/laxity

indicates: Anterior Talofibular Ligament pathology

LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN

Question 2

Talar Tilt Test

Answer 2

• invert talus to evaluate ROM

positive = pain, laxity, inc. ROM

indicates: calcaneofibular ligament pathology, some ATF

Question 3

Eversion Test

Answer 3

positive = laxity, inc. ROM

indicates: deltoid ligament pathology

MEDIAL ANKLE SPRAIN

Question 4

Squeeze Test

Answer 4

• squeeze leg proximal to ankle

positive = pain at syndesmosis

indicates: syndesmosis pathology

Question 5

Thompson Test

Answer 5

• patient prone, foot off table, squeeze calf

positive = NO plantarflexion

indicates: achilles tendon rupture

Question 6

Homan’s Sign

Answer 6

• supine w/extended knee, dorsiflex patients foot

positive = pain w/dorsiflexion

indicates: thrombophlebitis or acute deep vein thrombosis

Question 7

Ankle/Knee/Foot Dermatomes (L1-S2)

Answer 7

L1-L3 --> anteromedial thigh
L4 - patella and big toe
L5 - anterior leg/ankle/big toe
S1 - lateral leg and small toe (5th digit)
S1-S4 - posterior thigh

Question 8

What Nerve Root is associated with the Achilles Tendon?

Answer 8

S1