07-27-2023, 08:40 PM
(07-27-2023, 08:36 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: Yes. The trainer was right there almost immediately afterwards. They carted him off right away. If he tore the Achilles the trainers most likely can palpate that. Unless there is significant swelling. It’s unlikely swelling significant enough to interfere with palpation would develop in the time it took to drive him from the field to the trainer’s room. If it was torn he would most likely be unable to stand on his tip toes on just the affected leg. Have him lie supine, flex his knee to 90 degrees, squeeze his calf muscle. If the Achilles is intact his his foot will plantarflex. If the Achilles is torn his foot won’t move.
Bedside ultrasound can be used if there is significant swelling or if in doubt. MRI is used to confirm.
To add context to this Ramsey suffered a torn meniscus.
