MRI Achilles

Question 1

What is the most frequently ruptured tendon in the human body?

Answer 1

The achilles tendon

Question 2

What were the three clinical tests used for achilles tendon rupture in this paper?

Answer 2

Thompson squeeze test
Resting ankle tension
Palpable achilles tendon defect

Question 3

What were the four indications for FHL transfer following achilles repair?

Answer 3

Gapping after primary repair
Insufficient quality of tendon attributable to injury

atrophy

Tendinosis

Rupture gap greater than 3cm requiring lengthening.

Question 4

At what rupture gapping measuremnt must the FHL be used?

Answer 4

greater than 3 cm.

Must use a V-Y lengthening if there is a 3-5 cm rupture gap.

Question 5

Of the three physical exam tests for achilles tendon rupture, which is most sensitive?

Answer 5

the thompson test!

Has the highest sensitivity and specificity.

Question 6

What is the Matles test?

Answer 6

Tests resting tension within the achilles tendon.