Achilles Tendon Rupture Demo

Achilles tendon rupture in 54 yo female. Patient fell at home going up the stairs. Previous history of Achilles rupture during college. Patient is asleep for surgery – we are demonstrating a positive Thompson’s test on the right side where the calf is squeezed, and the toes do not plantarflex (point). Whereas on the the left side when the calf is squeezed the toes do point towards the floor.