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 IS AN ANKLE FRACTURE?

The two main bones of the ankle that are most commonly fractured are the distal tibia and fibula. Other bones of the ankle that can be fractured are the talus and the calcaneus. Acute fractures of the leg and ankle, especial those of the tibial shaft, may exhibit gross deformity. Other fractures may present with more subtle findings that may mimic those of a sprain. Fractures that occur over time are called stress fractures and can occur in any of the bones listed above. 
PictureDistal tibia and fibula fracture
History 
  • Pain: Sharp and Localized
  • Onset: Acute
  • Mechanism: Direct blow, eversion, or inversion

Inspection
May or may not present with visible deformity. Swelling and ecchymosis may be present. 
Palpation
Point tender, possible crepitus, possible  deformity
Range of Motion 
  • AROM: Assess patients willingness to move
  • PROM: Do not perform if fracture is suspected

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