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

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson ... (Positive) for Achilles ... this positive Simmonds-Thompson ... indicating an Achilles ... #Thompson #Test
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Normal Simmonds-Thompson ... (Negative) for Achilles ... In this normal Simmonds-Thompson ... #Thompson #Test ... Normal #Negative #Achilles
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... findings • The Achilles ... in the body • Achilles ... gastrocnemius (+ Thompson ... TendonRupture #diagnosis
Haglund Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The Haglund Deformity (enlarged superior margin calcaneal posterior process)
mid-substance Achilles ... Case description ... tendinopathy, pre-Achilles ... Differential diagnosis ... clinical #Radiology #diagnosis
Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
- Differential Diagnosis ... night sweats, chills ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Posterior Ankle Impingement (Os Trigonum) Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Os trigonum which has marrow
Case description ... longus Differential diagnosis ... • Achilles tendinopathy ... signal of the achilles ... clinical #Radiology #diagnosis
Hantavirus
Pathogen: Hantavirus - Rodents are the primary reservoir
Transmission:
 • Shed in the urine, feces, saliva of
barns and lake houses ... Prodrome: fever, chills ... , myalgias, nausea ... +/- diarrhea Diagnosis ... #Hantavirus #diagnosis
Anaplasma Infection - Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Pathophysiology: 
 • Obligate, intracellular bacteria
 • Transmitted via blacklegged tick —
myalgias, shaking chills ... is rare (< 10% cases ... ), cough (30% cases ... Anaplasma #Infection #diagnosis
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
- Differential Diagnosis ... Bone/Joint Causes ... Hematoma Venous Causes ... swelling - Fever/chills ... #differential #diagnosis
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... • Most common cause ... 38 degrees • Chills ... Clindamycin in case ... #differential #causes