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Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
Plantar Reflex ( ... lateral side of the foot ... Achilles-toe reflex ... Squeeze hard on the Achilles ... surface of the foot
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

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

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
(Negative) for Achilles ... flexion of the foot ... indicating an intact Achilles ... Normal #Negative #Achilles ... #Calf #Sports #msk
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
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• Decr tendon reflexes ... supplied by the nerve root ... cervical nerve root ... on lumbar nerve root ... Radiculopathy #MSK
Haglund Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The Haglund Deformity (enlarged superior margin calcaneal posterior process)
Haglund Syndrome - MSK ... Partial undersurface tear ... of the Achilles ... heterogeneity & possible tear ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Thompson Test for Achilles ... flexion of the foot ... tendon tear or ... #Tendon #Tear # ... ankle #sports #msk
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Thompson Test for Achilles ... flexion of the foot ... tendon tear or ... #Tendon #Tear # ... ankle #sports #msk
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Thompson Test for Achilles ... flexion of the foot ... tendon tear or ... #Tendon #Tear # ... ankle #sports #msk
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
nerve or spinal root ... The Achilles reflex ... The Achilles tendon ... the sole of the foot ... portion of the foot
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
Assessing the Achilles ... the foot using ... Achilles tendon ... #achilles #Thompson ... physicalexam #surgery #msk