Multiple Tendon Ruptures of Unknown Etiology

Tendon ruptures are common findings in foot and ankle practice. The etiology of tendon ruptures tends to be multifactorial—usually due to a combination of trauma, effects of systemic diseases, adverse effects of medications, and obesity. We present an unusual case of right Achilles tendinitis, left...

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Published in:	Foot and ankle specialist Vol. 6; no. 5; pp. 380 - 383
Main Authors:	Axibal, Derek P., Anderson, John G.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-10-2013
Subjects:	Achilles Tendon - injuries Ankle Fractures Female Humans Middle Aged Multiple Trauma - etiology Obesity - epidemiology Risk Factors Rupture Tendinopathy - etiology Tendon Injuries - epidemiology Tendon Injuries - etiology tendon rupture foot and ankle injuries unknown etiology
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Summary:	Tendon ruptures are common findings in foot and ankle practice. The etiology of tendon ruptures tends to be multifactorial—usually due to a combination of trauma, effects of systemic diseases, adverse effects of medications, and obesity. We present an unusual case of right Achilles tendinitis, left Achilles tendon rupture, bilateral peroneus longus tendon rupture, and left peroneus brevis tendon rupture of unknown etiology. This case report highlights the need for research for other possible, lesser known etiologies of tendon pathology. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic, Level IV, Case Study
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Case Study-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-4 content type line 23 ObjectType-Report-1 ObjectType-Article-3
ISSN:	1938-6400 1938-7636
DOI:	10.1177/1938640013501545