Achilles Tendon Rupture WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Achilles Tendon Rupture
Achilles tendon rupture is the most common injury involving a break in a tendon. It commonly occurs as a sports injury during explosive acceleration e.g. pushing off or jumping up. The average age of patients is 30-40 years with a male-to-female ratio of nearly 20:1. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin, and glucocorticoids have been linked with an increased risk of Achilles tendon rupture. Direct steroid injections into the tendon have also been linked to rupture. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- The Achilles tendon is considered the largest tendon and is the most susceptible to injury.1
- The prevalence of Achilles tendon rupture is unknown.2
- Surgical treatment is the best approach for this injury.3
- Rupture can be preceded by an Achilles tendonitis.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ About.com: Achilles Tendon Rupture
- ↑ eMedicine: Achilles Tendon Rupture
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Achilles Tendon Rupture
- ↑ Orthogate: Achilles Tendonitis And Achilles Tendon Rupture
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