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Open Access 01-12-2023 | Achilles Tendon Rupture | Case Report

Use of point-of-care ultrasound in a low-resource setting to diagnose Achilles tendon rupture and avulsion fracture of the calcaneal bone

Authors: Naheed Habibullah, Jamil Dayo, Salman Muhammad Soomar, Noman Ali

Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Background

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is becoming more prevalent in recent years for evaluating patients presenting with musculoskeletal injuries in the emergency department (ED). This imaging modality has been utilized to diagnose soft tissue and bony injuries accurately, obtain appropriate consultation, and perform timely interventional procedures in the ED.

Case presentation

We present the case of a 55-year-old man who presented to the ED with significant left ankle pain following a ground-level fall. His physical examination showed swelling and tenderness around the ankle. POCUS examination aided the rapid and accurate detection of acute Achilles tendon rupture.

Conclusion

This case demonstrates that POCUS is a valuable diagnostic tool in evaluating patients with a suspected Achilles tendon rupture, especially in a resource-limited setting.

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Title: Use of point-of-care ultrasound in a low-resource setting to diagnose Achilles tendon rupture and avulsion fracture of the calcaneal bone
Authors: Naheed Habibullah
Jamil Dayo
Salman Muhammad Soomar
Noman Ali
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Achilles Tendon Rupture
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Care
Emergency Medicine
Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine / Issue 1/2023
Print ISSN: 1865-1372
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1380
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-023-00544-7

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Use of point-of-care ultrasound in a low-resource setting to diagnose Achilles tendon rupture and avulsion fracture of the calcaneal bone

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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