Achilles tendon rupture pearls Flashcards
1
Q
Thompson squeeze test
A
Should have plantarflexion with squeezing the superficial compartment.
2
Q
Patient laying prone with legs flexed, checking the passive static plantarflexion
A
Known as the Mattles test.
The intact side should be more plantarflexed.
3
Q
Patient laying proned with legs extended checking passive plantarflexion
A
Known as the Simmons test
4
Q
Angle that is measuring the possibility of an achilles tendon rupture
A
Known as Toygars angle.
Normal is 110-125 degrees
Pathologic is 130-150 degrees
5
Q
A palpable dell in the achilles is known as..
A
The hatchet sign
6
Q
Why is it that patients with an achilles tendon rupture are 28% more likely to have a DVE?
A
They have lost the main venous pumping effect within the leg.
