Lateral Malleolar Fracture with Concurrent Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review
Achilles tendon and malleolar fractures are commonly seen in isolation, but only a few cases of combined injuries have been reported. In this case, we present a 53-year-old male who sustained an isolated lateral malleolus fracture with an Achilles tendon rupture. Emergency Medicine physicians should...
Main Authors: | Leslie H. Pyle, Raed W. Al-Gharib, Erik C. Kissel |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Emergency Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6479140 |
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