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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 ... flexion of the foot ... squeezing the calf ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #ankle
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

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

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... tendon tear or ... #Tendon #Tear # ... #video #ankle #sports ... #msk #physicalexam
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Tendon Injury ... tendon tear or ... #Tendon #Tear # ... #video #ankle #sports ... #msk #physicalexam
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Tendon Rupture ... flexion of the foot ... squeezing the calf ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
Tendon Injury ... degrees, squeeze the calf ... plantarflexion of the foot ... #Tendon #Injury ... #msk #orthopedics
Ruptured Achilles Tendon on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Case of the Week! 30 yo M presented
Ruptured Achilles ... Tendon on Point ... presented with R calf ... #Complete #Tear ... #MSK #Clinical
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
The calf squeeze ... plantar flex the foot ... Achilles tendon ... physicalexam #surgery #msk ... #sports #clinical
Calf Muscle Hematoma on POCUS

50 year old male playing tennis felt a pop in his leg.
Calf Muscle Hematoma ... on POCUS 50 ... vs Peroneus tendon ... clinical #ultrasound #msk ... #orthopedics #sports
McMurray's Test for Meniscal Tear on Knee Examination

With the patient lying supine, the examiner palpates the
from the ankle/foot ... injury. ... #Tear #Meniscus ... #physicalexam #msk ... #orthopedics #sports