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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 1/2006

Open Access 01-12-2006 | Case report

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

Authors: Nicola Maffulli, Paula J Richards

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Issue 1/2006

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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.
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Metadata
Title
Subcutaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon and ipsilateral fracture of the medial malleolus
Authors
Nicola Maffulli
Paula J Richards
Publication date
01-12-2006
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders / Issue 1/2006
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-7-59

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