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== Clinically Relevant Anatomy == | == Clinically Relevant Anatomy == | ||
The Achilles Tendon consists of 2 major muscles: the Gastrocnemius | The Achilles Tendon consists of 2 major muscles: the '''Gastrocnemius '''and the '''Soleus'''. Sometimes the '''Plantaris '''muscle is also present. This is a small muscle in the Popliteal which has a very long tendon and inserts together with the Soleus and Gastrocnemius muscle on the back of the heel bone (Calcaneus). | ||
This general insertion is known as the Achilles tendon. | |||
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This general insertion is known as the'''Achilles tendon.''' | |||
== Epidemiology /Etiology == | == Epidemiology /Etiology == | ||
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Search Strategy[edit | edit source]
Finding information about the matles test is best done by searching databases such as PubMed and Web of Knowledge. There are also several websites (e.g.this one) on which one can find similar information, although this doesn’t provide scientific proof.
Keywords or combinations of keywords that proved most successful were: Matles test, achilles rupture, achilles rupture diagnosis, achilles tendon trauma and tendon rupture.
Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Definition: The Matles Test is a visual diagnostic test for suspected rupture of the Achilles tendon.
Description: The patient lies in prone, active or passively flexing the knee to 90° with both feet and ankles in a neutral position according to the patient. When an absence of plantar flexion is observed, the test proves positive. The rupture will tend the foot more into dorsal flexion.
Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The Achilles Tendon consists of 2 major muscles: the Gastrocnemius and the Soleus. Sometimes the Plantaris muscle is also present. This is a small muscle in the Popliteal which has a very long tendon and inserts together with the Soleus and Gastrocnemius muscle on the back of the heel bone (Calcaneus).
This general insertion is known as theAchilles tendon.
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