Foot & Ankle - External Rotation: Female

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The external rotation test can demonstrate the integrity of the syndesmotic ligaments. The patient sits with the knee flexed to 90°. The foot is gently grasped and rotated laterally with the ankle locked in neutral. A positive test result occurs when the patient has pain over the syndesmosis.

©Indiana University Board of Trustees. This project was funded by a grant from the Indiana University School of Medicine Program to Launch those Underrepresented in Medicine toward Success (PLUS) and the Medical Student Education Division of the Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine. 3D imaging created by Luke Parker and Emma Parker.