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Review Question - QID 219526

Tibial Plafond Fractures Complications Stiffness  QID: 219526 (OBQ23.99)
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QID 219526 (Type "219526" in App Search)
A 35-year-old male presents to the emergency department for evaluation of left ankle pain after falling out of his truck. On exam, there is a large anterior wound and ankle deformity, and radiographs are shown in Figures A and B. He initially undergoes soft tissue coverage and ankle-spanning external fixation, followed by definitive fixation three weeks later. At his 9-month follow-up, he is examined and found to require a tendoachilles lengthening. What examination findings would indicate this procedure for this patient?
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