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Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
Test (Negative) ... for Achilles Tendon ... #Normal #Negative ... #Achilles #Tendon ... #ankle
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Positive) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
Abnormal Simmonds-Thompson ... for Achilles Tendon ... #Achilles #Tendon ... PhysicalExam #Calf #Sports ... #msk #ankle #orthopedics
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Achilles Tendon ... In the abnormal ... tendon tear or ... #Achilles #Tendon ... #orthopedics
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Achilles Tendon ... In the abnormal ... tendon tear or ... #Achilles #Tendon ... #orthopedics
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Achilles Tendon ... In the abnormal ... tendon tear or ... #Achilles #Tendon ... #orthopedics
Thompson's Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

In a prone position, Achilles tendon stability can be assessed using
for Achilles Tendon ... Flex the knee to ... #Achilles #Tendon ... #Injury #ankle ... #msk #orthopedics
Supine Napoleon Test for Subscapularis Tear

The patient is instructed to place his hand on his belly
Subscapularis Tear ... (abnormal) if they ... The test is negative ... shoulder #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
spread of the Gram-negative ... the preferred test ... all patients for HIV ... Distal joints, knees ... , wrists, ankles
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
bedridden, the knees ... The Achilles reflex ... is best elicited ... on a chair with ankles ... The Achilles tendon
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
weight-bearing joints tend ... to bear the brunt ... commonly affects the knee ... hip and L/C-spine ... JointDisease #JointPain #Diagnosis