Achilles tendinitis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

The vital sign on physical examination is tenderness on palpation.

Physical Examination

• Tenderness on palpation of the tendon.
• Pain on standing on one toe.