Achilles tendon rupturescan be difficult to diagnose via the physical exam. #POCUS has been shown to have a +LR = 74, -LR of 0.05, a sensitivity of 95% and a specificity of 99% in the diagnosis of achilles tendon ruptures! (This is according to a SR/MA of 15 studies and 808 patients.PMID:34801318).

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5 Minute Sono: Achilles Tendon Rupture