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🦶 The Thompson Test, also called the calf squeeze test, helps identify an Achilles tendon rupture.

🔗 Link: wikism.org/Thompson_Test

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November 3, 2026 at 4:13 PM
🦶 Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Rupture

An intact Achilles tendon produces plantarflexion; absent or reduced movement suggests a rupture.

🔗 Link: wikism.org/Thompson_Test

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October 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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October 8, 2026 at 6:07 AM
This is especially effective for diagnosing Achilles tendonitis.

Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/evaluating-achilles-tendon-injuries-in-the-emergency-department/

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October 3, 2026 at 8:10 PM
#duet with physicaltherapylife No movement when the calf is squeezed = torn achilles tendon! #achilles #injury #achillestendon #sportsinjury #injuries #thompsontest #doctor #doctors #doctorsoftiktok #medicine #medical #medicalhumor #medicalvideos #surgery #nurse #nurses #podiatry #podiatrist
September 27, 2026 at 1:04 AM
🦶 Where does the Achilles tendon insert?

Think you know your anatomy? Drop the answer in the comments below.

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August 18, 2026 at 4:28 AM
🦶 Achilles pain? Here's how to know if it's tendinitis or something much worse.
Achilles tendinitis and Achilles rupture are NOT the same. But one can lead to the other.

📍 Dr. Mohammad Athar, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
🔗 cortho.org

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April 18, 2026 at 1:46 AM
🦶 When your Achilles is too damaged to simply stitch back together — we rebuild it.
Some Achilles injuries can't be fixed with a standard repair:
❌ Chronic ruptures with massive gaps

📍 Dr. Mohammad Athar, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
🔗 cortho.org

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April 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
🦶 Big surgery through TINY incisions — minimally invasive Achilles repair explained.
Traditional Achilles repair: 4-6 inch incision.
Minimally invasive (PARS technique): less than 1 inch.

📍 Dr. Mohammad Athar, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
🔗 cortho.org

#AchillesTendon #AchillesRupture
April 8, 2026 at 1:33 AM
🦶 Here's exactly what happens when we repair a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Step 1: Incision along the back of the ankle
Step 2: Identify both torn ends (usually a 2-5cm gap)

📍 Dr. Mohammad Athar, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
🔗 cortho.org

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April 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM


📍 Dr. Mohammad Athar, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
🔗 cortho.org

#AchillesTendon #Orthopedics
April 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Props to my team at .@HSpecialSurgery (surgeons, nurses and PTs). Today is 6 months and 2 days after #AchillesTendon Repair. #BFR #IceCoast
November 8, 2024 at 8:51 AM
This is the Thompson test! #achilles #injury #sportsinjury #achillestendon #achillestear #tornachilles #injuries #medical #thompsontest #doctor
July 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM
I love an article that includes a great infographic.

But there's also more to unpack than just differential diagnosis' to consider.

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May 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The Achilles tendon (or calcaneal tendon) is the strongest tendon in the body and connects the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles to the calcaneal (heel) bone.

Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/evaluating-achilles-tendon-injuries-in-the-emergency-department/

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July 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The second type of Achilles tendon injury is tendonitis or tendinopathy. Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/evaluating-achilles-tendon-injuries-in-the-emergency-department/ #achillestendon #medicolegal #expertwitness
April 6, 2026 at 10:35 PM
The Thompson test is a standard test used to identify the presence of a complete Achilles Tendon Rupture and is performed by squeezing the calf. Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/evaluating-achilles-tendon-injuries-in-the-emergency-department/ #achillestendon #medicolegal #expertwitness
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February 6, 2026 at 10:33 PM
For an Achilles tendon rupture, younger patients often undergo surgery to repair the rupture whilst older patients prefer non-surgical treatment. Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/evaluating-achilles-tendon-injuries-in-the-emergency-department/ #achillestendon #medicolegal #expertwitness
January 19, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The emergency department clinician should complete a physical examination of the Achilles tendon to check for swelling, painful areas, and evidence of bone spurs. Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/evaluating-achilles-tendon-injuries-in-the-emergency-department/ #achillestendon #medicolegal
January 14, 2026 at 10:33 PM
A Matles test is the reverse of a Thompson Test but can also diagnose a ruptured Achilles tendon by looking for exaggerated foot drop when the knee is flexed. Read more 👉 https://pedmore-medical.com/evaluating-achilles-tendon-injuries-in-the-emergency-department/ #achillestendon #medicolegal #ex
January 13, 2026 at 10:33 PM