Ankle Examination

Ankle/foot alignment

Ankle/Foot Range of Motion (ROM)

Ankle dorsiflexion (DF) & plantarflexion (PF).

Active ankle/foot DF & PF

Passive ankle/foot DF & PF

Ankle stability test

Anterior drawer test: Hold posterior end foot and drawer foot anteriorly.

Anterior drawer

Ankle inversion

Ankle stability test

Peroneal tendon palpation.

Peroneal tendon palpation to assess subluxation

Ankle: torn Achilles tendon

Thompson test: Compress calf muscle in prone position, an intact Achilles tendon will cause the foot to plantarflex.

Acute Achilles tendon rupture is a common tendon injury, especially occurring in unconditioned athletes. The diagnosis can be delayed as the other weak muscles around the ankle that also provide foot plantarflexion, masks the severity of the acute Achilles tendon rupture.