Anterior Drawer Test

This video demonstrates the Anterior Drawer Test. View the complete foot and ankle examination learning module at https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/fammed-modules/

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English captions by Jade Cheng from the University of Michigan

The anterior drawer test is for anterior talofibular
ligament stability. With the foot slightly

plantarflexed, brace the shin and pull the
heel anteriorly.

Laxity or poor endpoint is a positive test
and indicative of anterior talofibular ligament

injury.