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

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

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Tendon Rupture ... test, plantar flexion ... squeezing the calf ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #orthopedics
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... - No plantar flexion ... gastrocnemius (+ Thompson calf ... ankle plantar flexion ... pathophysiology #msk
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
Assessing the Achilles ... The calf squeeze ... The calf squeeze ... Achilles tendon ... physicalexam #surgery #msk
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... squeezing the calf ... results in plantar flexion ... squeezing the calf ... ankle #sports #msk
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... squeezing the calf ... results in plantar flexion ... squeezing the calf ... ankle #sports #msk
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... squeezing the calf ... results in plantar flexion ... squeezing the calf ... ankle #sports #msk
Ruptured Achilles Tendon on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Case of the Week! 30 yo M presented
Ruptured Achilles ... Tendon on Point ... Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... presented with R calf ... Complete #Tear #MSK
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Tendon Injury ... tendon stability ... Flex the knee to ... degrees, squeeze the calf ... video #sports #msk
Posterior Ankle Impingement (Os Trigonum) Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Os trigonum which has marrow
Trigonum) Syndrome - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... signal of the achilles ... tendon ... #diagnosis #msk