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

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.

Citation

(2006). Subcutaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon and ipsilateral fracture of the medial malleolus. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 59 -?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-7-59

• Acceptance Date: Jul 27, 2006
• Publication Date: Jul 27, 2006
• 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