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Deltoid Ligament Test
Assesses for deltoid ligament instability
Performing the Test
Anterior band: ankle in plantar flexion and eversion while applying a valgus force to the talus
Middle band: ankle is passively everted in neutral dorsiflexion while applying a valgus force to the talus
Posterior band: ankle is passively dorsiflexed and everted while applying a valgus force to the talus
Ankle is passively everted
Positive test: excessive movement or reproduction of symptoms, note an end feel
References
Magee D. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. 1st ed. Philadelphia:Saunders; 1986.