Physical examination maneuver
Physical Exam
Ankle Dorsiflexion-external Rotation Test
also known as Kleiger test
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With the patient seated, stabilize the lower leg with one hand and grasp the foot with the other. Dorsiflex the ankle, then externally rotate the foot relative to the lower leg. A positive test is pain over the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis.
How to Interpret
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Ankle Syndesmosis Injury
Dorsiflexion-external rotation stress test positive
Rule in
InconclusiveWide CI
Rule out
InconclusiveWide CI
Evidence:Strong
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