Thompson describes a simple bedside maneuver for diagnosing complete Achilles tendon rupture. With the patient prone, the examiner squeezes the calf and watches the foot. The paper explains why the injury is so often missed and why a specific passive test is needed.
Thompson describes a simple bedside maneuver for diagnosing complete Achilles tendon rupture. With the patient prone, the examiner squeezes the calf and watches the foot. The paper explains why the injury is so often missed and why a specific passive test is needed.