Bilateral Spontaneous Rupture of Achilles Tendons: A Case Report
Spontaneous bilateral rupture of Achilles tendon is rare. Rupture of the Achilles tendon has been described in patients on oral corticosteroid therapy. The sudden dorsiflexion of the plantar-flexed foot is the usual mechanism of injury. Spontaneous bilateral rupture is common in the degenerated tend...
Main Authors: | SK Rao, BC Navadgi, A Vasdev |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2005-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900501300214 |
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