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The Foot

Volume 1, Issue 1, April 1991, Pages 15-19
The Foot

Evaluation of ankle joint function: the use of a scoring scale

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Abstract

A scoring scale for evaluation of ankle joint function is presented. The scoring scale is compared to a functional scale, a visual analogue scale and tested against anterior talar translation (ATT) and talar tilt (TT) on standardized stress radiographs.

The scoring scale correlates statistically with the subjective and objective parameters of ankle joint stability and function.

We have found the scale easy to use and to correlate well with the subjective and objective status of the ankle joint, and conclude that it is a useful tool in the assessment of ankle joint function. It can be used to compare different series and in scientific work.

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