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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 ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #ankle
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
In a prone position ... degrees, squeeze the calf ... plantarflexion of the foot ... #Injury #ankle ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Sign) for ACL Injury ... proximal 3rd of the calf ... Positive on the ... #Sign #ACL #Injury ... #acl #anterior
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
The calf squeeze ... muscle marks a positive ... the foot using ... #surgery #msk #sports ... #tendon #ankle
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
examiner's hand that supports ... is best elicited ... on a chair with ankles ... contractions of the calf ... be elicited at ankles
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Sign) for ACL Injury ... proximal 3rd of the calf ... Positive on the ... #Lever #Sign #ACL ... #Injury #acl #anterior
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Sign) for ACL Injury ... proximal 3rd of the calf ... Positive / Abnormal ... #Lever #Sign #ACL ... #Injury #acl #anterior
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... previous gaze position ... : • Deep tendon ... • Examine for signs