To interpret the findings of this examination it is necessary to know the normal occurrence of both the dorsalis pedis and the posterior tibial pulses.

In about 8% of healthy individuals, the dorsalis pedis pulse is absent, and in about 2%, the posterior tibial pulse is absent. The absence of both, though, is a strong indicator of vascular disease.

Dorsalis Pedis and Posterior Tibial Arteries The dorsalis pedis pulse is usually felt along the dorsum of the foot just lateral to the extensor tendon of the big toe.

Objective: To determine whether positioning of the tibia affects the degree of tibial external rotation seen during a dial test in the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)–posterolateral corner ...