HKIN 241 Lecture 11: lecture 11 (one note)
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Lecture 11 (continued from the ankle and lower leg) Apply a horseshoe or doughnut pad, keep it in place with a elastic wrap. Have athlete rest, use crutches, may want to put in walking boot or cast for short period of time. If needed refer to physician or hospital for x-rays . Probably the most severe acute muscular problem in lower leg. Mechanism of injury usually pushing off of the forefoot while knee is extending (racquet ball) Most ruptures occur 1-2 c(cid:373) i(cid:374)ch"s proxi(cid:373)al to the distal attach(cid:373)e(cid:374)ts of the tendon on calcaneus individual experiences sharp pain and hears or feels a pop in the tendon region often described as a gun shot sound. A common sensation is one of being hit in the back of the leg. Visible defect in the tendon inability to actively extend the foot (against resistance) Swelling - bruising and a palpable defect in the tendon immediate referral to physician.
