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Ankle Anterior Drawer Test

Aka: Ankle Anterior Drawer Test

Indications
1. Lateral Ankle Sprain evaluation
Advantages in evaluation of ankle stability
1. Most sensitive test
2. Least painful test
Technique
1. Patient positions foot in slight plantar flexion
2. Brace anterior shin with left hand
3. Pull heel anteriorly with right hand
4. Positive test findings
  1. Laxity and poor endpoint on forward translation
Interpretation of positive test: Grade 2-3 Ankle Sprain
1. Anterior Talofibular ligament rupture
2. Possible Calcaneofibular ligament rupture
  1. Tested with Talar Tilt Test
References
1. Bulucu (1991) Foot Ankle 11:389-93

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