Thompson Test

PURPOSE: To assess for achilles tendon rupture

TECHNIUE: 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: Sensitivity= .96 -LR .04 Specificity= .93 +LR 13.7

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