In a patient with posterior ankle pain, which occurred suddenly while playing volleyball, what is the most likely diagnosis if the Thompson's test is positive?

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In a patient with posterior ankle pain, which occurred suddenly while playing volleyball, the most likely diagnosis if the Thompson's test is positive is Achilles tendon rupture. It is often missed by the podiatrist on initial examination and it may be misdiagnosed as an ankle sprain. Tendon rupture tends to occur with forceful dorsiflexion of the ankle.

In a Patient with Posterior Ankle Pain, Which Occurred Suddenly