Ankle Special Tests
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  • Lateral Ankle Sprain
    • Anterior Drawer Test
    • Inversion Talar Tilt Stress Test
  • Medial Ankle Sprain
    • Eversion Talar Tilt Stress Test
    • Kleiger's Test
  • High Ankle Sprain
    • Squeeze Test
    • Kleiger's Test
  • Fracture
    • Bump Test
    • Squeeze Test
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
    • Thompson Test
  • Index
    • Anterior Drawer Test
    • Inversion Talar Tilt Stress Test
    • Eversion Talar Tilt Stress Test
    • Kleiger's Test
    • Squeeze Test
    • Bump Test
    • Thompson Test

What does the anterior drawer test test for?

The anterior drawer tests the integrity of the anterior talofibular ligament that is most commonly injured in a lateral ankle sprain.

How is the test performed?

Patient Position: Sitting on the edge of the table with knee flexed.
Position of Examiner: Sitting in front of patient. One hand stabilizes the leg while the other hand cups the calcaneus.
Evaluative Procedure: The calcaneus  and talus are drawn forward while stabilizing the tibia.
Positive Test: Talus slides anteriorly more then the opposite side when compared. There may be a clunk that is felt during the test or the patient may complain of pain.
Implications: Sprain of the anterior talofibular ligament (lateral ankle sprain).


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