II. Indications
- Lateral Ankle Sprain evaluation
III. Advantages in evaluation of ankle stability
- Most sensitive test
- Least painful test
IV. Technique
- Patient positions foot in slight plantar flexion
- Brace anterior shin with left hand
- Pull heel anteriorly with right hand
- Positive test findings
- Laxity and poor endpoint on forward translation
V. Interpretation of positive test: Grade 2-3 Ankle Sprain
- Anterior Talofibular ligament rupture
- Possible Calcaneofibular ligament rupture
- Tested with Talar Tilt Test
VI. References
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| Concepts | Diagnostic Procedure (T060) |
| English | anterior drawer sign of ankle, anterior drawer sign of ankle (physical finding) |
