Ankle anterior drawer test accuracy

What is it about?

Compares the anterior drawer test results with two ultrasound measures of ankle laxity which measure anterior talar translation with force applied to the ankle joint. This information is helpful for medical personnel who treat ankle sprains.

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Why is it important?

Ankle stress ultrasound measures joint changes with stress without using xrays. This may be helpful in conservative, preoperative or postoperative examination of acute or chronic ankle instability.