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Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon ... tendon ruptures ... TendonRupture #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #msk ... #orthopedics
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Injury

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

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

In the normal right side, squeezing the calf results in plantar
tendon tear or ... rupture. ... #Tendon #Tear # ... ankle #sports #msk ... #physicalexam #orthopedics
Ruptured Achilles Tendon on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Case of the Week! 30 yo M presented
Ruptured Achilles ... presented with R calf ... #Tendon #Ruptured ... #Complete #Tear ... #MSK #Clinical
Achilles tendon rupture on POCUS

Adhikari's Image of the Wk: Achilles tendon rupture. Look for disruption of
Achilles tendon ... tendon rupture. ... #tendon #rupture ... #clinical #msk ... #orthopedics
Calf Muscle Hematoma on POCUS

50 year old male playing tennis felt a pop in his leg.
Calf Muscle Hematoma ... Diagnosis: “Tennis ... vs Peroneus tendon ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #orthopedics
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Tender on top of ... Diagnosis? ... Culture MRSA. ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
extensor elbows, Achilles ... tendon, fingers ... not possible • Ultrasound ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... 2 attacks in a year