Talar Tilt Test

What is the "Talar Tilt Test" used for?

• The Talar Tilt Test is used to examine the integrity of the calcaneofibular /deltoid ligament and Anterior Talofibular ligament.

How to perform the "Talar Tilt Test"?

• The patient lies in the supine or side lying position with the foot relaxed.
• The foot is held in the anatomic (90°) position, which brings the calcaneofibular ligament perpendicular to the long axis of the talus.
• Talus is then tilted from side to side into adduction and abduction
• The laxity is compared to the contralateral side.

What is the positive result?

•  POSITIVE TEST: Excessive movement on adduction

References

• Polzer, Hans & Kanz, Karl-Georg & Prall, Wolf & Haasters, Florian & Ockert, Ben & Mutschler, W. & Grote, Stefan. (2012). Diagnosis and treatment of acute ankle injuries: Development of an evidence-based algorithm. Orthopedic reviews. 4. e5. 10.4081/or.2012.e5. Link
• Clinical Tests for the Musculoskeletal System 3rd Edition.
• Dutton’s Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, And Intervention 3rd Edition.