Figure 8 Measurement Test

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Figure-of-eight-20 method

Figure-of-eight measurement for edema

• Figure 8 Measurement Test
• Figure-of-eight-20 method
• Figure-of-Eight Method
• Figure-of-Eight Girth Measurement
• Ankle Figure-8 Measurement
• Figure 8 Ankle Measurement Test
• Ankle Circumference Measurement
• Figure 8 Edema Measurement
• Figure-of-Eight Tape Measurement

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Purpose

• Determine the postoperative swelling of the operated joint preoperatively and at 24 and 48 h postoperatively
• Describes an examination technique for determining the circumference of the upper ankle joint

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Description

• The ankle is held in a neutral position at approximately 90°
• Tape measure is placed around the 20° flexed upper ankle joint in a figure of eight
• Record the measurement and compare to the unaffected limb
• Positive test
  • Measurement is greater in the affected limb than unaffected limb

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Pathology

• Postoperative ankle swelling/edema

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Evidence

• Unknown

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See Also

• Ankle Pain Main
• Physical Exam Ankle
• Ankle Anatomy Main

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