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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 ... Tendon #Rupture #Clinical ... PhysicalExam #Calf #Sports
Proximal Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)
42 yo F with chest pain, tachycardia and HTN. 
What
Dissection on POCUS ... pathology on #POCUS ... LA, LV, aortic root ... #Dissection #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #PLAX #clinical
Type A Aortid Dissection - Suprasternal View

Type A Aortic Dissection (TAD), present on this suprasternal view
Type A Aortid Dissection ... View Type A Aortic ... whereas RV:LV >1 supports ... #TypeA #Aortic # ... #POCUS #SSN #Clinical
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 ... Normal #Negative #Achilles ... Tendon #Rupture #Clinical ... PhysicalExam #Calf #Sports
Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Dissection on POCUS ... Proximal aortic ... root (nl <4 cm) ... #PLAX #Clinical ... #Ultrasound #POCUS
Parasternal Short axis, fan proximal and look for Aortic Valve in a plane shows all three
Parasternal Short ... proximal and look for Aortic ... #AorticValve #Aorta ... Echocardiogram #POCUS ... #Clinical #cardiology
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
root, and left ... widening of the aortic ... root consistent ... Northwestern University #Clinical ... EM #Radiology #POCUS
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
The clinician squeezes ... plantar flex the foot ... visit because the clinician ... #surgery #msk #sports ... #clinical #video
Parasternal Short Axis Windows:

Aortic Valve, Mitral Valve, and Papillary Muscle Views

Understanding long and short axes in
Parasternal Short ... Axis Windows: Aortic ... Understanding long and short ... Echocardiogram #POCUS ... Fanning #Views #Clinical
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Thompson's Test for Achilles ... plantarflexion of the foot ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #sports ... #orthopedics #sports