Metasynchronous bilateral Achilles tendon rupture

Bull Hosp Jt Dis. 2003;61(3-4):140-4.

Abstract

Although Achilles tendon ruptures are a common occurrence, bilateral ruptures of the Achilles tendon are not. We present the case of a 33-year-old female who sustained metasynchronous (i.e., very close in time) bilateral ruptures of her Achilles tendons with no obvious predisposing factors. She was treated using a percutaneous technique and six months following surgery has returned to her normal activities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Achilles Tendon / injuries*
  • Achilles Tendon / surgery
  • Adult
  • Dancing / injuries*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Rupture
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery*