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Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Thompson's Test ... for Achilles Tendon ... Flex the knee to ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
Thompson Test with POCUS shows achilles rupture, retracted ratty tendon with hematoma.

Dr. Michael Schick @UltrasoundStuff -
Thompson Test with ... POCUS shows achilles ... #MSK #Achilles ... #Thompson #Test ... #Tear
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Achilles Tendon ... tendon tear or ... #Tendon #Tear # ... ankle #sports #msk ... #physicalexam #
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Achilles Tendon ... tendon tear or ... #Tendon #Tear # ... ankle #sports #msk ... #physicalexam #
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Achilles Tendon ... tendon tear or ... #Tendon #Tear # ... ankle #sports #msk ... #physicalexam #
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... long in adults and ... gastrocnemius (+ Thompson ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #msk
Achilles tendon rupture on POCUS

Adhikari's Image of the Wk: Achilles tendon rupture. Look for disruption of
Achilles tendon ... rupture on POCUS ... parallel fibers in long ... confuse w/partial tears ... ultrasound #clinical #msk
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
forefoot, ankles, knees ... extensor elbows, Achilles ... tendon, fingers ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... 2 attacks in a year