Urgent Bite 23 - Simmonds/Thompson Test - which way is Positive?

Welcome to this week's Urgent Bite.  Today we look at the Simmonds/Thompson test for Achilles Tendon rupture.  What is the positive and what is the negative outcome of this test?

Check out this article from Life in the Fast Lane

https://litfl.com/simmonds-thompson-test/

 

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