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Achilles tendon rupture — MSRA MCQ

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A 39-year-old badminton player feels as if struck in the calf during a lunge. He has a palpable gap in the Achilles tendon and a positive calf squeeze test. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: D — Achilles tendon rupture

A sudden sensation of being hit, palpable tendon gap and positive calf squeeze test indicate Achilles rupture. Clinical diagnosis is often reliable, though ultrasound or MRI may assist uncertain cases. Early orthopaedic or specialist pathway referral is important to decide functional bracing or surgery.

Reference: NICE CKS; Brukner & Khan