Thompson Test: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Achilles Tendon Tear:
Also called the "Calf Squeeze test". The patient lies supine and the examiner squeezed the suspected calf inspecting for the presence or absence of plantarflexion. A positive test reveals the absence of plantar flexion and is highly suggestive of an Achilles tendon rupture.
Also called the "Calf Squeeze test". The patient lies supine and the examiner squeezed the suspected calf inspecting for the presence or absence of plantarflexion. A positive test reveals the absence of plantar flexion and is highly suggestive of an Achilles tendon rupture.
Associated Diagnoses:
96% sensitive, 93% specific