Which of the following is the mechanism of injury for an Achilles tendon rupture?

A. Plantarflexion
B. Dorsiflexion
C. Inversion
D. Eversion


Answer: A

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A 44-year-old woman states that she has a history of endometritis. As such, you would recognize that the patient suffers from:

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