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

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

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Simmonds-Thompson Test ... ) for Achilles Tendon ... Simmonds-Thompson test ... flexion of the foot ... #Calf #Sports #msk
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
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paralysis) • Decr tendon ... reflexes (at those ... supplied by the nerve root ... cervical nerve root ... Radiculopathy #MSK
Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
Plantar Reflex ( ... lateral side of the foot ... on the Achilles tendon ... surface of the foot ... #Alternatives #Tests
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
the Achilles’ tendon ... able to plantar flex ... the foot using ... ability to plantar flex ... physicalexam #surgery #msk
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
For each deep tendon ... nerve or spinal root ... The triceps tendon ... is best elicited ... The Achilles tendon
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... first step in the algorithm ... trep antibody) Reflex ... of inflammation caused ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... document response (tests ... : • Deep tendon ... Casey Albin MD @
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Thompson's Test ... the Thompson's test ... Flex the knee to ... plantarflexion of the foot ... video #sports #msk
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... and the spinal root ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... the patient to relax ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex