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 inversion talar tilt test test for?

The inversion talar tilt test checks the integrity of the calneofibular ligament which can often be injured in a lateral ankle sprain.

How is the test performed?

Patient Position: Supine or sitting with legs over the edge of the table.
Position of Examiner: In front of patient. One hand grasps the calcaneus and talus and maintains the foot and ankle in 10 degrees of dorsiflexion. The other hand stabilizes the leg.
Evaluative Procedure: The hand holding the calcaneus provides an inversion stress by rolling the calcaneus medially.
Positive Test: The talus tilts or gaps excessively compared to the uninjured side or pain is produced.
Implications: Involvement of the calcaneofibular ligament in a lateral ankle sprain.
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