- Diagnosis
- History
- Examination
- Investigations
- History
- Management
- Interventions
The Ankle Exam
Examination of the ankles and feet is performed to identify and localise pathology affecting the bones, joints or soft tissues associated with the ankle.
The Patient
Look
Assistance Devices
Stick, brace, sling, cast
Footwear
Abnormal, asymmetric, poor fit, orthotic
Swelling
Over muscles, bones or joints
Foot Posture
Foot arch, angle of heel, foot position, symmetry
Skin Changes
Rashes, scars, erythema, callosities
Muscles
Wasting, spasm, fasciculations
Toes
Deformities, hallux valgus, nail changes
Gait
Cadence, rhythm, symmetry
Feel
Move
Special Tests
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