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Matles Test
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Other Names
- Matles test
Purpose
Positive Matle's test. Note the affected leg in the foreground is resting in a position of dorsiflexion compared to the other leg[1]
- Evaluate the integrity of the Achilles Tendon
Description
- The patient lies prone, both knees flexed to 90°
- Feet are relaxed
- Physician observes resting position of feet
- Normal
- Feet are in slight plantarflexion
- Abnormal
- Foot is in dorsiflexion
Pathology
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
- ↑ Periasamy, Madhu, Hari Venkatramani, and Raja Sabapathy Shanmuganathan. "Management of Chronic Achilles Tendon Injuries—Review of Current Protocols and Surgical Options." Indian journal of plastic surgery: official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India 52.1 (2019): 109.
Created by:
John Kiel on 17 May 2021 15:06:28
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13 January 2023 16:11:52
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