Unrecognised Acute Rupture of the Achilles Tendon in Severe Ankle Sprain

doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jotr.2014.11.003

Open AccessArticle10.1016/j.jotr.2014.11.003

Unrecognised Acute Rupture of the Achilles Tendon in Severe Ankle Sprain

Lam W,Lui Tun Hing-2015-03-05-Journal of Orthopaedics Trauma and Rehabilitation

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TL;DRAbstract

Inversion ankle sprain is a common sport injury. It commonly refers to the injury of lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle. Failure to detect the concomitant injuries would lead to inappropriate treatment and suboptimal result. A case of unrecognised rupture of the Achilles tendon in a patient with severe inversion ankle sprain is reported.

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Inversion ankle sprain is a common sport injury. It commonly refers to the injury of lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle. Failure to detect the concomitant injuries would lead to inappropriate treatment and suboptimal result. A case of unrecognised rupture of the Achilles tendon in a patient with severe inversion ankle sprain is reported.

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MedicineAnkle sprainAchilles tendonAnkleAchilles tendon ruptureConcomitantSurgeryTendon

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