Prone Anterior Drawer Test
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The Prone Anterior Drawer Test of the ankle is an orthopaedic test used to assess the integrity of the lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle viz: anterior talofibular, calcaneofibular and posterior talofibular ligaments. It is an alternative to the conventional ways of performing the anterior drawer test of the ankle[1].
Description[edit | edit source]
Patient is placed in prone position with the foot and ankle extending beyond the end of the plinth. With one hand, the examiner stabilizes the ankle joint and with the other hand, holds the patient's foot in slight plantarflexion and applies an anterior force steadily through the heel. Translation is compared on both sides[2].
The test is positive when there is an excessive anterior movement of the foot and a dimpling of the skin on both sides of the Achilles tendon when compared bilaterally.
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Gungor T. A test for ankle instability: brief report. The Journ Bone & Joint Surg Br 1988; 70:487.
- ↑ Larkins LW, Baker RT, Baker JG. Physical examination of the ankle: a review of the original orthopaedic special test description and scientific validity of common tests for ankle examination. Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl. 2020; 2(3): 1-13.
