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

In this positive Simmonds-Thompson test, there is no plantar
) for Achilles Tendon ... squeezing the calf ... Positive #Achilles #Tendon ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... Sports #msk #ankle #orthopedics
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

In this normal Simmonds-Thompson test, plantar flexion of the
) for Achilles Tendon ... squeezing the calf ... intact Achilles tendon ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #orthopedics
Calf Tendon Strain on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Love a good 'tennis calf' after a long
Calf Tendon Strain ... Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... a good 'tennis calf ... #Tendon #Strain ... Tear #Ultrasound #POCUS
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... • The Achilles tendon ... the strongest tendon ... gastrocnemius (+ Thompson calf ... pathophysiology #msk #orthopedics
Intraoperative Thompson Test - Assessing the Achilles’ tendon following a surgical repair for rupture. The calf
the Achilles’ tendon ... The calf squeeze ... The calf squeeze ... Achilles tendon ... #ankle #orthopedics
Calf Muscle Hematoma on POCUS

50 year old male playing tennis felt a pop in his leg.
Calf Muscle Hematoma ... on POCUS 50 ... tear vs Peroneus tendon ... Gastrocnemius #POCUS ... ultrasound #msk #orthopedics
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

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

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

In the normal left side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
Test for Achilles Tendon ... squeezing the calf ... squeezing the calf ... Test #Achilles #Tendon ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Management: • Abdominal ... crossing with tension ... thigh, buttock and calf