Fibular Translation Test
Other Names
- Fibular translation test
- Distal Tibiofibular Translation Test
- Syndesmosis Translation Test
- Anteroposterior Translation Test of the Fibula
- Fibular Glide Test
- Tibiofibular Glide Test
- High Ankle Sprain Translation Test
Purpose
- Evaluate the integrity of the distal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis
Description
- The patient is seated or supine
- Examiner attempts to draw the fibula forward and backward with the tibia stabilized
- Positive test
- Increased translation as compared with the contralateral side accompanied by pain
Pathology
Evidence
- Lubberts et al[4]
- Sensitivity: 77.5%
- Specificity: 88.9%
See Also
References
- ↑ de-las-Heras Romero, Jorge, et al. "Management of syndesmotic injuries of the ankle." EFORT open reviews 2.9 (2017): 403-409.
- ↑ Lintz, François, et al. "Syndesmotic Injuries." Tendon and Ligament Injuries of the Foot and Ankle: An Evidence-Based Approach. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. 227-263.
- ↑ Dearden, Paul MC, William JE Reeve, and Ian T. Sharpe. "Management of acute ankle ligament injuries." Orthopaedics and trauma 32.6 (2018): 394-400.
- ↑ Lubberts, Bart, et al. "Arthroscopic assessment of syndesmotic instability in the sagittal plane in a cadaveric model." Foot & Ankle International 41.2 (2020): 237-243.
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John Kiel on 12 July 2021 14:29:20
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