Thompson Test

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Definition/Description

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Clinically Relevant Anatomy

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Purpose

To assess for achilles tendon rupture

Technique

The patient lies prone with their legs straight and their heels placed just over the edge of the table. The examiner then squeezes the gastrocnemius-solues complex. When the achilles tendon is intact, the patient should plantar flex the foot upon squeezing the gastroc-soleus complex. If the patient does not plantar flex the foot upon squeezing, the test is positive for achilles tendon rupture.

Evidence

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Sensitivity= .96 -LR .04

Specificity= .93 +LR 13.7

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Clinical Bottom Line

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