Abstract
This case report describes an unusual second rupture sustained after conservative treatment of an initial Achilles tendon rupture at the musculotendinous junction. The initial injury was successfully managed conservatively with an equinus cast for 6 weeks. The patient developed a tendonitis 10cm below the initial rupture and subsequently sustained a second traumatic rupture of the Achilles tendon at a new site after tripping on a curb. The patient had no known systemic diseases and was not on steroid or fluoroquinolone therapy. The site of this second rupture was repaired surgically using an open technique without any long term complications.
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Open Access PublicationAn Unusual Second Rupture of the Achilles Tendon: A case report by Oladejo A
This case report describes an unusual second rupture sustained after conservative treatment of an initial Achilles tendon rupture at the musculotendinous junction
No magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was initially performed and the patient was managed conservatively in an equinus cast for 6 weeks and in an adjustable boot to bring the foot to ankle range of motion to 90 degrees over the following 6 weeks
Summary
An Unusual Second Rupture of the Achilles Tendon: A case report by Oladejo A. MRCS Ed., DOHNS, MBBS1 , Helmut Zahn, FRCS (Tr&Ortho)[2]. This case report describes an unusual second rupture sustained after conservative treatment of an initial Achilles tendon rupture at the musculotendinous junction. The patient had no known systemic diseases and was not on steroid or fluoroquinolone therapy. The site of this second rupture was repaired surgically using an open technique without any long term complications. Distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. ©The Foot & Ankle Journal (www.faoj.org)
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