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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 ... squeezing the calf ... Clinical #Video #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
Tendon Rupture ... squeezing the calf ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Calf #Sports # ... msk #orthopedics
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... gastrocnemius (+ Thompson calf ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... pathophysiology #msk #orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Tendon Injury ... Flex the knee to ... degrees, squeeze the calf ... #ankle #PhysicalExam ... #sports #msk #orthopedics
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

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

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

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... squeezing the calf ... squeezing the calf ... #sports #msk #physicalexam ... #orthopedics
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
The calf squeeze ... The calf squeeze ... Achilles tendon ... Intraoperative #physicalexam ... #ankle #orthopedics
Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
Achilles-toe reflex ... tendon. ... Calf-toe reflex ... and release #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #PhysicalExam
Physical Exam findings in Lower Extremity DVT - Likelihood Ratios
 - Asymmetric calf swelling, ≥2 cm
- Asymmetric calf ... LR 1.4 - Any calf ... - NS - Homans sign ... #PhysicalExam # ... diagnosis