Talar Tilt Test

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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.