Indications
1. Lateral Ankle Sprain
Images
Technique
1. Brace heel with left hand
2. Invert foot with right hand
3. Compare to opposite side
Signs of ankle joint instability
1. Joint laxity
2. Lack of endpoint on translation
Interpretation of Positive Test: Grade 3 Ankle Sprain
1. Calcaneofibular Ligament Rupture
2. Anterior talofibular ligament also ruptured
  1. Tested with Ankle Anterior Drawer Test

Talar tilt (C0231769)
Concepts	Sign or Symptom (T184)
SnomedCT	67672003
English	Talar tilt, Talar tilt (finding)
Spanish	inclinación talar (hallazgo), inclinación talar
Sources	Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)

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