Acute Segmental Rupture of Achilles Tendon by Sport Injury: A Case Report.
10.14193/jkfas.2017.21.2.75
- Author:
Dong Il CHUN
1
;
Sung Hun WON
;
Sang Hyeon LEE
;
Jaeho CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Achilles tendon;
Rupture;
Tendon injuries
- MeSH:
Achilles Tendon*;
Causality;
Humans;
Rupture*;
Sports*;
Tendon Injuries;
Tendons
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2017;21(2):75-78
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Tendoachilles rupture has recently seen an increase in frequency, accounting for up to 40% of all tendon ruptures. However, an acute segmental rupture of the Achilles tendon is very rare with only one case caused by predisposing factors, such as steroid injection. In this report, we highlight an unusual clinical presentation of a segmental rupture of the Achilles tendon without any underling predisposing factor and without direct trauma. Herein, we discuss its mechanism. Twelve months after surgical repair with open technique, this patient became fully functional again in daily activity.
