Physical examination of the ankle for ankle pathology.
Injury to the ankle joint is very common, but the etiology of the ankle pain can be difficult to determine due to the complexity of the joint. Without a proper diagnosis, treatment is delayed or inappropRiate which can lead to further ankle morbidity. This article is to assist foot and ankle specialists in making an accurate diagnosis of ankle pathology by showing how to perform a thorough ankle examination. Specific tests and examination techniques are described. No exact treatment plan to a particular diagnosis is given, but rather a general approach to treating ankle injuries is shown.
Advanced Foot and Ankle Care, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, South Side Hospital, Roesch-Taylor Medical Building, 2100 Jane Street, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA.
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Lee
Richard
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Maleski
D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity