Ankle - Talar Bump Test

Orthopedic Assessment Methods by Scott R. Sailor, EdD ATC

Jan 8, 2007Education

Click to Play 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...

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