Re: Achilles Tendon Tear Test
bingousmle - 07-14-09 14:17

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Re: Achilles Tendon Tear Test
mtniharika - 12-30-09 06:27

Diagnosis is made by clinical history; typically people say it feels like being kicked or shot behind the ankle. Upon examination a gap may be felt just above the heel unless swelling has filled the gap and the Simmonds' test (aka Thompson test) will be positive; squeezing the calf muscles of the affected side while the patient lies prone, face down, with his feet hanging loose results in no movement (no passive plantarflexion) of the foot, while movement is expected with an intact Achilles tendon and should be observable upon manipulation of the uninvolved calf. Walking will usually be severely impaired, as the patient will be unable to step off of the ground using the injured leg. The patient will also be unable to stand up on the toes of that leg, and pointing the foot downward (plantarflexion) will be impaired. Pain may be severe and swelling is common.

Re: Achilles Tendon Tear Test
conym5 - 12-30-09 08:36

Knee flexion (Matles) test: In this test, the patient is asked to actively flex the knee through 90 degrees while in the prone position. The examiner observes the feet and ankles throughout the movement. With an intact tendon, the foot should display slight plantar flexion; rupture is probable if the foot falls into the neutral position or the movement results in dorsiflexion.

Re: Achilles Tendon Tear Test
mtniharika - 12-31-09 06:17

yup...good one...

Re: Achilles Tendon Tear Test
babbu5508 - 02-24-11 14:55

Knee flexion (Matles) test: In this test, the patient is asked to actively flex the knee through 90 degrees while in the prone position. The examiner observes the feet and ankles throughout the movement. With an intact tendon, the foot should display slight plantar flexion; rupture is probable if the foot falls into the neutral position or the movement results in dorsiflexion...new to this

Re: Achilles Tendon Tear Test
sudha2015 - 02-28-11 08:29

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Re: Achilles Tendon Tear Test
babbu5508 - 02-28-11 10:29

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Re: Achilles Tendon Tear Test
sudha2015 - 03-31-11 01:26

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Re: Achilles Tendon Tear Test
babbu5508 - 03-31-11 11:46

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