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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 after ... squeezing the calf ... #PhysicalExam #Calf ... #Sports #msk #ankle
Normal Simmonds-Thompson Test (Negative) for Achilles Tendon Rupture

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

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

Case of the Week! 30 yo M presented
Ruptured Achilles ... presented with R calf ... #Complete #Tear ... #MSK #Clinical ... #POCUS #Ultrasound
Calf Muscle Hematoma on POCUS

50 year old male playing tennis felt a pop in his leg.
on POCUS 50 ... vs Peroneus tendon ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports #labeled
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
weight-bearing joints tend ... to bear the brunt ... > Stiffness is short-lived ... Degenerative #Comparison #Versus ... #MSK #JointDisease