Best Practice Case Studies-Achilles Injury

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Chris Fulmer from Stanford's O'Connor Sports Medicine Fellowship highlights examination techniques for patients with Achilles tendon discomfort. Commonly, Achilles tendinopathy occurs in the mid-substance but can also appear at the tendon’s calcaneal insertion. Chronic cases may show fusiform swelling or, in insertion tendinopathy, Haglund's deformity. For possible ruptures, point-of-care ultrasound can be useful. Alternatively, the Thompson test, which involves observing plantar flexion upon compressing the calf, helps diagnose tendon integrity. This can be executed with the patient prone or using a chair for those with limited mobility.

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Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 11

Topic Foot and Ankle

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2nd Edition, CASE 11

2nd Edition

Foot and Ankle

Achilles tendinopathy

examination techniques

Thompson test

Haglund's deformity

ultrasound diagnosis