Calf squeeze test for Achilles tendon rupture
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Calf squeeze test for Achilles tendon rupture
The calf squeeze test (also called the Thompson or the Simmond's test) can identify an Achilles tendon rupture. While you are kneeling on a chair with your legs hanging over the edge, or lying face down with your lower legs bent up 90 degrees, your health professional will squeeze your calves.
- If the Achilles tendon is still attached, your foot will flex downward.
- If the tendon is ruptured, your foot will not move.
- If there is a partial tear, the calf squeeze test may be normal.
Credits
| Author | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics |
| Last Updated | January 30, 2007 |
| Last updated: | January 30, 2007 |
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| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Reviewed By: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine, Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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