Bilateral spontaneous rupture of Achilles tendons: a case report.

S. K. Rao; B. C. Navadgi; A. Vasdev

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Bilateral spontaneous rupture of Achilles tendons: a case report.

S. K. Rao^*, B. C. Navadgi, A. Vasdev

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Department of Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

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Spontaneous bilateral rupture of Achilles tendon is rare. Rupture of the Achilles tendon has been described in patients on oral corticosteroid therapy. The sudden dorsiflexion of the plantar-flexed foot is the usual mechanism of injury. Spontaneous bilateral rupture is common in the degenerated tendon, which is often seen in patients with long-term corticosteroid therapy. This case is unusual because the patient has never taken steroids. We discuss the mechanism of injury and other probable causes.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	178-180
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong)
Volume	13
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900501300214
Publication status	Published - 08-2005

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