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Crossed Leg Test

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Other Names

  • Crossed Leg Test

Purpose

Crossed Leg Test
Illustration of the cross leg test [1]

Description

  • Patient is seated
  • Cross the affected leg over the opposite knee
  • Applies pressure to proximal fibula of affected leg
  • Positive test
    • Pain at distal ankle suggests Syndesmotic Injury

Pathology

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Ivins D. Acute ankle sprain: an update. Am Fam Physician. 2006;74(10):1717
Created by:
John Kiel on 12 July 2021 14:42:39
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