title: Rupture of the tendo achilles: another diagnostic sign.
abstract: A new sign had been described--the knee flexion test which when used together with other well recognized tests, will help in the diagnosis of rupture of the tendo Achilles. Each of these tests is described as to their presence in both acute and old ruptures of the tendo Achilles.
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology