The Matles Test is a clinical examination used to assess for an Achilles tendon rupture by observing the position of the forefoot during knee flexion.
Matles Test
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The Thompson test evaluates Achilles tendon function by squeezing the calf muscle, while the Matles test assesses tendon integrity by observing the foot's position during knee flexion.
A positive Thompson test indicates an intact Achilles tendon, where squeezing the calf muscle causes the foot to flex downward (plantar flexion).
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