Bilateral achilles tendon rupture: An unusual occurrence

Bilateral Achilles tendon rupture is an unusual injury. This rare entity usually occurs in patients on chronic steroid therapy or with underlying disease. Bilateral Achilles tendon rupture is extremely rare in a previously healthy individual. A case involving traumatic Achilles tendon rupture as a r...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of emergency medicine 1992-09, Vol.10 (5), p.559-560
1. Verfasser:	Hanlon, Dennis P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Achilles Tendon - injuries Achilles tendon rupture Adult Aviation Biological and medical sciences Biomechanical Phenomena Diseases of the osteoarticular system Emergency Medicine - methods Humans Juxtaarticular diseases. Extraarticular rhumatism lower extremity injuries Male Medical sciences Physical Examination Rupture Splints Thompson test Wounds and Injuries - diagnosis Wounds and Injuries - etiology Wounds and Injuries - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Bilateral Achilles tendon rupture is an unusual injury. This rare entity usually occurs in patients on chronic steroid therapy or with underlying disease. Bilateral Achilles tendon rupture is extremely rare in a previously healthy individual. A case involving traumatic Achilles tendon rupture as a result of a sky diving accident is reported. Evaluation of patients with suspected Achilles tendon rupture is briefly reviewed.
ISSN:	0736-4679 2352-5029
DOI:	10.1016/0736-4679(92)90136-H