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External Rotation Stress Test
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Other Names
- External rotation stress test
- Dorsiflexion external rotation stress test
- Kleiger's Test
- Syndesmotic external rotation stress test
- Ankle External Rotation Test
Purpose
Clinical demonstration of the external rotation stress test[1]
- Evaluate the integrity of the Deltoid Ligament in the setting of ankle injuries
- Stresses both superficial and deep fibers of the deltoid ligament
Description
- The patient is seated with knee bent to 90°
- Stabilize the leg with one hand, hold the foot at 90°
- Apply a passive external rotation force to the foot and ankle
- Positive test
- Medial pain
- Talus displacement
Pathology
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
- ↑ Molinari, A., M. Stolley, and A. Amendola. "High ankle sprains (syndesmotic) in athletes: diagnostic challenges and review of the literature." The Iowa orthopaedic journal 29 (2009): 130.
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John Kiel on 4 June 2021 15:18:15
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