title: Current diagnostic and radiographic assessment of tendo Achillis rupture.
abstract: The literature is replete with current clinical evaluation techniques of tendo Achillis rupture. An overview of the etiologies, diagnosis, radiographic evaluation, and treatment modes, either surgical or conservative, is presented with a brief description of two lesser known techniques: the knee flexion examination and needle test.
authors.affiliation: Division of Podiatric Medicine, Metro Health Center, Erie, PA 16508.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Tomassi
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy