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Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
flexion of the foot ... squeezing the calf ... #Rupture #Clinical ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... msk #ankle #orthopedics
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
flexion of the foot ... #Rupture #Clinical ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... msk #orthopedics ... #ankle
Talus Fracture on POCUS
Athlete with hard landing on one foot, pain and tenderness over dorsum of
landing on one foot ... over dorsum of foot ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #MSK ... #ankle
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Flex the knee to ... degrees, squeeze the calf ... plantarflexion of the foot ... #Injury #ankle ... #msk #orthopedics
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
squeezing the calf ... flexion of the foot ... Tear #Rupture #clinical ... #video #ankle # ... sports #msk #physicalexam
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
squeezing the calf ... flexion of the foot ... Tear #Rupture #clinical ... #video #ankle # ... sports #msk #physicalexam
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
squeezing the calf ... flexion of the foot ... Tear #Rupture #clinical ... #video #ankle # ... sports #msk #physicalexam
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
The calf squeeze ... plantar flex the foot ... physicalexam #surgery #msk ... #video #tendon ... #ankle #orthopedics
Kleiger's Test for Syndesmotic Injury

Kleiger's evaluates for a syndesmotic injury. 
With the knee fixed, the foot
With the knee fixed ... , the foot is dorsiflexed ... #Injury #leg #ankle ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
the sole of the foot ... the ball of the foot ... portion of the foot ... quickly flexing the foot ... contractions of the calf