Achilles Tendon Rupture by courtney https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk Courtney Holbrook en-us 2017-12-11 16:12:39 UTC 2024-05-29 13:22:16 UTC hello@padlet.com Defined cohol988 https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215089479 A large rope-like band of fibrous tissue in the back of the ankle that connects the powerful calf muscles to the heel bone.]]> 2017-12-11 16:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215089479 Pathophysiology cohol988 https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215090942 An Achilles tendon rupture is a complete or partial tear that occurs when the tendon is stretched beyond its capacity. Forceful jumping or pivoting, or sudden accelerations of running, can overstretch the tendon and cause a tear. An injury to the tendon can also result from falling or tripping.]]> 2017-12-11 16:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215090942 Symptoms cohol988 https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215091146 -Sudden pain in the back of the ankle
-Popping or snapping sensation
-Swelling on the back of the leg
-Difficulty walking
-Bruising]]> 2017-12-11 16:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215091146 Assessment findings cohol988 https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215091251 You may see swelling and may feel a gap where the tendon should be.]]> 2017-12-11 16:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215091251 Field Treatment cohol988 https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215091748 -Rest and avoid putting weight on
-Ice 
-Elevate leg
-Medicine to reduce pain
-Stretching to strengthen ]]> 2017-12-11 16:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215091748 Hospital Treament cohol988 https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215091928 The procedure generally involves making an incision in the back of your lower leg and stitching the torn tendon together. Depending on the condition of the torn tissue, the repair might be reinforced with other tendons.]]> 2017-12-11 16:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215091928 ROM Test cohol988 https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215092386 -Thomson Test
-Single leg calf raise
-ROM test for ankle]]> 2017-12-11 16:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cohol988/gug2591ktvsk/wish/215092386