Squeeze Test
The squeeze test is also known as the fibular compression test.
- The squeeze test is used for diagnosis of syndesmotic ankle sprains.
- It is used alongside with the ankle external rotation test.
- The test is performed by compresses the proximal fibula against the tibia with both hand of the examiner, to assess the integrity of the:
- Bones
- Interosseus membrane
- Syndesmotic ligaments.
- The test is considered positive if Pain occurs with fracture or diastasis (Interosseus membrane or Syndesmosis injury).
- Sensitivity: 30%
- Specificity: 93.5%
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