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Subcutaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon and ipsilateral fracture of the medial malleolus

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Although ankle fractures and an Achilles tendon rupture are relatively frequent in isolation, their association in the same injury is uncommon. CASE PRESENTATION: A 38 year old male tree surgeon fell six meters from a tree, sustaining a subcutaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon and an ipsilateral closed fracture of the medial malleolus. The injuries were diagnosed following clinical examination and imaging. CONCLUSION: This injury combination is infrequent, and management of the Achilles tendon rupture should take into account the necessity not to secondarily displace the fracture of the medial malleollus.

Acceptance Date Jul 27, 2006
Publication Date Jul 27, 2006
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Print ISSN 1471-2474
Publisher BioMed Central
Pages 59 -?
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-7-59
Keywords accidental falls, achilles tendon, adult, ankle injuries, casts, surgical, humans, magnetic resonance imaging, male, orthopedic procedures, physical therapy modalities, radiography, tendon injuries, tibia, tibial fractures, treatment outcome
Publisher URL http://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-7-59

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