A member asked:

I've had a positive anterior drawer test on my right ankle. my ankle is painful (for a few years) but mri shows no tear. what could cause a + test?

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Chronic instability: If you've rolled your ankle several times, or, if you were just born that way, you can end up with an unstable ankle - even if the ligaments are intact. It's a problem that is best addressed by an orthopedic surgeon if you want it fixed. Best of luck!

Answered 2/5/2017

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