Thompson Test | Achilles Tendon Rupture/Tear Assessment
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Thompson Test | Achilles Tendon Rupture/Tear Assessment
The Thompson test is a very accurate test to assess for Achilles tendon ruptures. Check out this post in order to learn how to perform it!
May 20, 2024
Thompson test Achilles Tendon Rupture
Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Rupture Before we move away from the Achilles tendon, let's look at the most extreme case of tendon pathology: ruptures! The Thompson Test is a quick, easy, and very accurate test for Achilles tendon rupture. According to Maffuli et al. (1998), it has a sensitivity of 98% and a specificity of 93%, which makes it a great test to rule out and confirm an Achilles tendon rupture. Watch the video to learn how to do this test! | Physiotutors
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Thompson Test for Achilles Tendon Rupture Before we move away from the Achilles tendon, let's look at the most extreme case of tendon pathology: ruptures! The Thompson Test is a quick, easy, and very accurate test for Achilles tendon rupture. According to Maffuli et al. (1998), it has a sensitivity of 98% and a specificity of 93%, which makes it a great test to rule out and confirm an Achilles tendon rupture. Watch the video to learn how to do this test! | Physiotutors
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📍 The Thompson Test (Achilles Tendon) What is it? A quick clinical test used to assess for a complete Achilles tendon rupture. How do you perform it? • Patient lies prone with feet hanging off the edge • Calf muscles are relaxed • Examiner squeezes the calf What should happen? ✅ Normal: The foot automatically plantarflexes (toes point down) ❌ Positive Thompson Test: Little to no movement → suggests a ruptured Achilles What are we looking for? • Loss of force transmission from calf → heel • Asym
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📍 The Thompson Test (Achilles Tendon) What is it? A quick clinical test used to assess for a complete Achilles tendon rupture. How do you perform it? • Patient lies prone with feet hanging off the edge • Calf muscles are relaxed • Examiner squeezes the calf What should happen? ✅ Normal: The foot automatically plantarflexes (toes point down) ❌ Positive Thompson Test: Little to no movement → suggests a ruptured Achilles What are we looking for? • Loss of force transmission from calf → heel • Asym
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