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ANKLE FRACTURES: Lauge-Hansen Classification 
- Describes position of foot and mechanism of injury. Fx
progresses from Stage
ANKLE FRACTURES: ... Describes position of foot ... #Orthopedics #Ankle ... Classification #ALiEM
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... flexion of the foot ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... #Sports #msk #ankle
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... flexion of the foot ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... #orthopedics #ankle
In a patient in the supine position, raising the leg with the knee extended stretches the
stretches the nerve root ... A positive test ... knee when the angle ... dorsiflexion of the foot ... This test is 90%
Squeeze Test for Syndesmotic Injury

The squeeze test evaluates for a syndesmotic ankle injury. With the foot
Squeeze Test for ... The squeeze test ... a syndesmotic ankle ... With the foot dorsiflexed ... #Injury #leg #ankle
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
Intraoperative Thompson Test ... squeeze or Thompson test ... To perform the test ... plantar flex the foot ... video #tendon #ankle
Positive Paper Grip Test

Testing for intrinsic foot activation/strength.  It's felt that Hallux Grip strength can
Positive Paper Grip Test ... for intrinsic foot ... proxy for general foot ... and ankle strength ... #Paper #Grip #Test
Ankle Anterior Drawer Test - Talofibular Ligament

The anterior drawer test is for anterior talofibular ligament stability.
Ankle Anterior Drawer ... Test - Talofibular ... anterior drawer test ... With the foot slightly ... Talofibular #Ligament #Ankle
Talar Tilt Test on Ankle Examination

The talar tilt test assesses for both anterior talofibular ligament and
Talar Tilt Test ... on Ankle Examination ... With the foot slightly ... and invert the foot ... #ankle #PhysicalExam
Kleiger's Test for Syndesmotic Injury

Kleiger's evaluates for a syndesmotic injury. 
With the knee fixed, the foot
Kleiger's Test for ... knee fixed, the foot ... is a positive test ... #Kleigers #Test ... #Injury #leg #ankle