Talar Tilt

Aka: Talar Tilt, Inversion stress Test

Orthopedics

Examination Chapter

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Indications
Images
Technique
Signs of Ankle Joint instability
Interpretation of Positive Test: Grade 3 Ankle Sprain
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II. Indications

Lateral Ankle Sprain

III. Images

IV. Technique

Brace heel with left hand
Invert foot with right hand
Compare to opposite side

V. Signs of Ankle Joint instability

Joint Laxity
Lack of endpoint on translation

VI. Interpretation of Positive Test: Grade 3 Ankle Sprain

Calcaneofibular Ligament Rupture
Anterior talofibular ligament also ruptured
1. Tested with Ankle Anterior Drawer Test

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Ontology: Talar tilt (C0231769)

Concepts	Sign or Symptom (T184)
SnomedCT	67672003
English	Talar tilt, Talar tilt (finding)
Spanish	inclinación talar (hallazgo), inclinación talar

Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)

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