The 71-year old Canadian was in San Francisco hosting the National Geographic Championship where he was chasing a woman down the hall who had stollen cash. He fell and ruptured his Achilles Tendon and injured his other leg in the process.
In true Jeopardy style, some info. on the body part and injury:
A: The strongest and thickest tendon in the body
Q: What is the Achilles Tendon?
A: It runs from along the back of the lower leg and inserts into the calcaneus bone, or back of the heel.
Q: Where is the Achilles Tendon located?
A: It helps to dorsiflex and plantarflex (move the ankle up and down.)
Q: What is the function of the Achilles Tendon?
A: Males in their 30s and 40s who intermittently participate in sports tend to rupture this
Q: What is the main group of people that rupture their Achilles Tendon?
A: Approximately 4cm from the tendinous insertion is important in this area
Q: What is the area where the Achilles Tendon has the least blood flow?
A: When you squeeze the calf and and there is no ankle movement it signifies an Achilles Tendon rupture
Q: What is the Thompson's Test?
A: It can be treated either conservatively with below knee fiberglass casting or with surgery and then physical therapy
Q: What are the treatment options for an Achilles Tendon rupture?
FINAL JEOPARDY QUESTION:
A: See your podiatrist! In Elmhurst, it is Prairie Path Foot and Ankle Clinic, Dr. Saera Arain and Dr. Misty McNeill
Q: What should you do if you think you have ruptured your Achilles Tendon?
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