Search

Home > Orthopedic Assessment Methods > Ankle - Talar Bump Test
Podcast: Orthopedic Assessment Methods
Episode:

Ankle - Talar Bump Test
Category: Education
Duration: 00:00:00
Publish Date: 2007-01-08 17:25:18
Description:
The heel percussion test (AKA bump or tap test) is used to differentiate a tibial stress fracture from medial tibial stress syndrome. The examiner stabilizes the patient's lower leg on the table and brings the foot into a relaxed neutral position. The examiner then applies a percussive force to the plantar surface of the heel toward the lower leg. A positive result of this exam will be the illicitation of localized pain at the point of the suspected fracture.
Total Play: 0