Ankle Sprains Flashcards
1
Q
Significance of a positive Ankle AP Drawer
A
Anterior talofibular instability
2
Q
Significance of a positive Talar Tilt/Varus Stress/Inversion Stress
A
Calcaneofibular lig
3
Q
Significance of a positive Talar Tilt/Valgus Stress/Eversion Stress
A
Deltoid ligament strain
4
Q
Lateral Talar Dome Injury or Osteochondral Defect
often caused by
A
inversion sprain
5
Q
Dorsiflexion and eversion of the ankle with internal rotation of the tibia (high ankle sprain) might damage the
A
Tibiofibular syndesmosis
6
Q
Positive Squeeze, External rotation, or Cross leg test
A
Tibiofibular syndesmosis/high ankle sprain
7
Q
Homan’s Sign • Pt supine or seated • Passively bring ankle in dorsoflexion •Positive: Pain in calf area
A
Homan’s sign
8
Q
Significance of Homan’s sign
A
Thrombophlebitis
