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Talar TiltAka: Inversion stress test

Indications
1. Lateral Ankle Sprain
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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)
English	Talar tilt
Spanish	inclinacion talar
Parent Concepts	Finding of foot region (C0576221)
Sources	SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)

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Talar TiltAka: Inversion stress test

Talar tilt (C0231769)

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