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Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Normal Simmonds-Thompson ... Test (Negative) ... Rupture In this ... normal Simmonds-Thompson ... #Sports #msk #orthopedics
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson ... this positive Simmonds-Thompson ... squeezing the calf ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #ankle
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... gastrocnemius (+ Thompson ... calf squeeze test ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #msk
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
may have fever/chills ... KUB or abdominal ultrasound ... : • Empiric antibiotics ... may narrow per culture ... #management
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
• Coagulase-negative ... Generalized: • Chills ... Differential Diagnosis ... • IV Antibiotics ... #management #cardiology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
and Management ... extensor elbows, Achilles ... Needle-shaped, negatively ... not possible • Ultrasound ... Dual-energy CT → MSU