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A. Achilles Tendon Rupture(2) Clinical Visible defect in tendon Inability to perform single leg heel raises Swelling and contusion around malleoli Positive Thompson test Failure of PF with passive compression of gastroc Excessive passive DF Distortion of Kager’s triangle Seen on lateral view on X-ray Composed of Posterior surfaces of tibia and long flexors Achilles tendon Superior border of calcaneus Extreme pain in calf interfering with walking Previous slide Next slide Back to first slide View graphic version