Abstract
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 |
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| Pages (from-to) | 178-180 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong) |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 08-2005 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine
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