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

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
squeezing the calf ... rupture. ... #Rupture #Clinical ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #ankle
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Rupture In this ... squeezing the calf ... #Rupture #Clinical ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #orthopedics
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... and clinical findings ... gastrocnemius (+ Thompson calf ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #msk
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
The calf squeeze ... The clinician squeezes ... The calf squeeze ... physicalexam #surgery #msk ... #sports #clinical
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
squeezing the calf ... tear or 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 ... tear or 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 ... tear or rupture ... #clinical #video ... #ankle #sports ... #msk #physicalexam
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
degrees, squeeze the calf ... rupture. ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
Calf Muscle Hematoma on POCUS

50 year old male playing tennis felt a pop in his leg.
Diagnosis: “Tennis ... tear vs Peroneus tendon ... Gastrocnemius #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT2)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Elbow extension →
wrist dorsiflexion/finger ... #ULNT2 #ULTT2 #clinical ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT