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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2016-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://jetem.org/thompson-test-achilles-tendon-rupture/ |