Diagnose and evaluate for an acute rupture of the Achilles tendon by doing a calf squeeze test, also know as the Thompson Test. Dr. Gennady Kolodenker is a Sports Medicine Podiatrist in Orange County. When the foot does not move at the ankle with squeezing of the calf the Thompson Test is Positive. With a Positive Thompson Test the Achilles Tendon is likely ruptured. To learn more about achilles tendon ruptures click here.
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