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In a patient in the supine position, raising the leg with the knee extended stretches the
the leg with the knee ... stretches the nerve root ... buttock to below the knee ... when the angle ... dorsiflexion of the foot
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... flexion of the foot ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... #Sports #msk #ankle
Spinal Cord Injury by Nerve Root Levels
Spinal Root	Sensory	Motor	Reflex
C4	Acromioclavicular Joint	Respiration	None
C5	Radial Antecubital Fossa	Elbow Flexion	Biceps Reflex
C6	Dorsal Thumb	Wrist Extension	Brachioradialis Reflex
C7	Dorsal
Injury by Nerve Root ... Levels Spinal Root ... Femoral Condyle Knee ... Dorsiflexion Knee ... Plantarflexion Ankle
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... flexion of the foot ... Simmonds #Thompson #Test ... #orthopedics #ankle
Posteromedial Instability on Knee Exam
This is what a knee with posteromedial instability looks like. Notice the
Instability on Knee ... This is what a knee ... anterior drawer test ... w/the foot in external ... #Instability #Knee
Kleiger's Test for Syndesmotic Injury

Kleiger's evaluates for a syndesmotic injury. 
With the knee fixed, the foot
Kleiger's Test for ... With the knee fixed ... , the foot is dorsiflexed ... is a positive test ... #Injury #leg #ankle
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Reflexes: • Knee ... L2, L3, L4 • Ankle ... Peroneal Neuropathy - Foot ... over dorsum of foot
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Thompson's Test ... the Thompson's test ... Flex the knee to ... plantarflexion of the foot ... Tendon #Injury #ankle
Squeeze Test for Syndesmotic Injury

The squeeze test evaluates for a syndesmotic ankle injury. With the foot
Squeeze Test for ... The squeeze test ... a syndesmotic ankle ... With the foot dorsiflexed ... #Injury #leg #ankle
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

With the patient lying supine, the examiner palpates the
McMurray's Test ... Meniscal Tear on Knee ... the leg from the ankle ... /foot ... #McMurrays #Test