Thompson Test in Achilles Tendon Rupture

HPI: A 26-year old male presented to the emergency department after experiencing the acute onset of left ankle pain while playing basketball. Upon jumping, he felt a “pop” in his left posterior ankle, followed by pain and difficulty ambulating. His exam was notable for a defect at the left Achilles...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Spencer Albertson, Megan Boysen Osborn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2016-07-01
Series:Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://jetem.org/thompson-test-achilles-tendon-rupture/