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

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

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
) for Achilles Tendon ... flexion of the foot ... squeezing the calf ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #orthopedics
Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
lateral side of the foot ... on the Achilles tendon ... Calf-toe reflex ... - Squeeze the calf ... surface of the foot
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
the Achilles’ tendon ... The calf squeeze ... The calf squeeze ... plantar flex the foot ... #ankle #orthopedics
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... • The Achilles tendon ... the strongest tendon ... gastrocnemius (+ Thompson calf ... pathophysiology #msk #orthopedics
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Test for Achilles Tendon ... squeezing the calf ... flexion of the foot ... squeezing the calf ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Test for Achilles Tendon ... squeezing the calf ... flexion of the foot ... squeezing the calf ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Test for Achilles Tendon ... squeezing the calf ... flexion of the foot ... squeezing the calf ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Test for Achilles Tendon ... position, Achilles tendon ... degrees, squeeze the calf ... plantarflexion of the foot ... #sports #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