Ankle - Lower Leg Compression Test

Click to Play Pott's Compression (AKA squeeze) test is used to assess for the presence of a fracture of the lower leg. The examiner places the pads his or her hands on either side of the upper portion of the leg, one being located just distal to the head of the fibula and the other being at the same level on the medial border of the tibia. The examiner then pushes his or her hands together to squeeze the tibia and fibula together. If the athlete reports a pain at the distal tibia or distal fibula the exam is considered positive.

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Ankle - Lower Leg Compression Test is an episode from Orthopedic Assessment Methods by Scott R. Sailor, EdD ATC.

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This episode was published on Jan 8, 2007.

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