Achilles Tendon Disorders — MCQs

Which artery is palpated behind the medial malleolus and in front of the Achilles tendon?

A ballet dancer presents with chronic anterolateral ankle pain. Most likely diagnosis?

A 40 year old male who is being treated for UTI with Oflazacin presents to you with sudden onset of pain in the back of the ankle while running. It is still possible for him to walk but finds it difficult to stand on tiptoe. What is your diagnosis?

Best initial treatment for acute calcific tendinitis of shoulder?

A 20-year-old patient presents with chronic low backache and early morning stiffness for the last 2 years. For the past 6 months, they have also experienced bilateral heel pain. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Ruptured tendons are most commonly seen in

Sudden dorsiflexion of the foot may lead to which of the following injuries?

Most common cause of insertional tendonitis of Achilles tendon is -

A 24-year-old woman experiences pain in the heel when walking uphill, which decreases when walking downhill. X-ray shows a bone spur. What is the diagnosis?

Open reduction (OR) is not required in which fracture?