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Diagnostic Tests for Ankle sprain

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Ankle sprain: Diagnostic Tests

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Ankle sprain includes:

Ankle sprain Tests: Book Excerpts

DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP - ANKLE CLONUS

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Ankle sprain:

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Ankle sprain Diagnosis: Book Excerpts

Diagnostic Tests for Ankle sprain: Online Medical Books

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ANKLE CLONUS: DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)

Ankle clonus is a significant clinical sign, especially when it is unilateral. Therefore, if a brain disorder is suspected, a CT scan of the brain or MRI of the brain should be done. If a spinal cord lesion is suspected, then a CT scan at the appropriate level of the spinal cord should be done. If there are no findings on the examination to indicate a level, then of course the entire spine would have to be covered. MRI is a more cost-effective method for the cervical and thoracic levels of the cord. The spinal tap with analysis of the fluid for myelin basic protein and gamma globulin levels should be done if multiple sclerosis is suspected. In addition, somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) and visual evoked potentials (VEPs) should also be done if multiple sclerosis is suspected. Finally, the most cost-effective approach to a patient with ankle clonus is to refer the patient to a neurologic specialist.

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Source: Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs, 2003