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Thompson Test in Achilles Tendon Rupture

Spencer Albertson* and Megan Boysen Osborn, MD, MHPE*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8VC7SIssue 1:1[mrp_rating_result]
The left Achilles tendon had a defect on palpation, while the right Achilles tendon was intact. When squeezing the right (unaffected) calf, the ankle spontaneously plantar flexed, indicating a negative (normal) Thompson test. Upon squeeze of the left (affected) calf, the ankle did not plantar flex, signifying a positive (abnormal) Thompson test. The diagnosis of left Achilles tendon rupture was confirmed intraoperatively one week later.
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Normal Knee X-Ray: 3 View

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  Keywords: radiology, normal, knee, x-ray, orthopedics
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Hip Dislocation Pre and Post Reduction XR

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  Keywords: radiology, x-ray, orthopedics, hip dislocation, hip reduction
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Shoulder dislocation: Lightbulb sign, Chest X-ray and Post-Reduction Films

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  Keywords: radiology, shoulder dislocation, light bulb sign, orthopedics, chest x-ray, post-reduction
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Normal Elbow X-Ray: AP and Lateral

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  Keywords: radiology, normal, elbow, orthopedics, elbow, AP, lateral
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