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| '''Achilles tendon rupture''' commonly occurs as an ] ] e.g. pushing off or ] up. ] is made by clinical history; typically people say it feels like being kicked or shot behind the ], and by examination, when a gap may be felt in the ], and Simmond's test is positive. | '''Achilles tendon rupture''' commonly occurs as an ] ] e.g. pushing off or ] up. ] is made by clinical history; typically people say it feels like being kicked or shot behind the ], and by examination, when a gap may be felt in the ], and Simmond's test is positive. | ||
| Simmond's test is where on squeezing the calf of the affected side, no movement is elicited in the ], which would normally be expected to move. Sometimes an ] scan may be required to confirm the diagnosis. | The Thompson test or Simmond's test is where on squeezing the calf of the affected side, no movement is elicited in the ], which would normally be expected to move. Sometimes an ] scan may be required to confirm the diagnosis. MRI can also be used to confirm the diagnosis. | ||
| An OBrien's test can also be performed which entails placing needles into the tendon. If the needle hub moves in the opposite direction of the tendon and the same direction as the toes when the foot is moved up and down then the tendon is intact. | |||
| ⚫ | Treatment remains divided between operative and non-operative management. Non-operative management consists of restriction in an "equinus" plaster cast for eight weeks with the foot pointed downwards (to oppose the ends of the ruptured tendon). Some surgeons feel an early surgical repair of the tendon is beneficial. The surgical option offers a slightly smaller risk of ''re-rupture'', but has the attendant risks of ] i.e. ], ] etc. | ||
| ⚫ | Treatment remains divided between operative and non-operative management. Non-operative management consists of restriction in an "equinus" plaster cast for eight weeks with the foot pointed downwards (to oppose the ends of the ruptured tendon). Some surgeons feel an early surgical repair of the tendon is beneficial. The surgical option offers a slightly smaller risk of ''re-rupture'', but has the attendant risks of ] i.e. ], ] etc. | ||
| ⚫ | Most cases of Achilles tendon rupture are traumatic (caused by injury). The average age of patients is 30-40 years with a male-to-female ratio of nearly 20:1. ] antibiotics, such as ], and ]s have been linked with an increased risk of Achilles Tendon rupture. | ||
| ⚫ | Most cases of Achilles tendon rupture are traumatic (caused by injury). The average age of patients is 30-40 years with a male-to-female ratio of nearly 20:1. ] antibiotics, such as ], and ]s have been linked with an increased risk of Achilles Tendon rupture. Direct steroid injections into the tendon have also been linked to rupture. | ||
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Revision as of 03:28, 4 August 2006
Achilles tendon rupture commonly occurs as an acceleration injury e.g. pushing off or jumping up. Diagnosis is made by clinical history; typically people say it feels like being kicked or shot behind the ankle, and by examination, when a gap may be felt in the tendon, and Simmond's test is positive.
The Thompson test or Simmond's test is where on squeezing the calf of the affected side, no movement is elicited in the foot, which would normally be expected to move. Sometimes an ultrasound scan may be required to confirm the diagnosis. MRI can also be used to confirm the diagnosis.
An OBrien's test can also be performed which entails placing needles into the tendon. If the needle hub moves in the opposite direction of the tendon and the same direction as the toes when the foot is moved up and down then the tendon is intact.
Treatment remains divided between operative and non-operative management. Non-operative management consists of restriction in an "equinus" plaster cast for eight weeks with the foot pointed downwards (to oppose the ends of the ruptured tendon). Some surgeons feel an early surgical repair of the tendon is beneficial. The surgical option offers a slightly smaller risk of re-rupture, but has the attendant risks of surgery i.e. infection, bleeding etc.
Most cases of Achilles tendon rupture are traumatic (caused by injury). The average age of patients is 30-40 years with a male-to-female ratio of nearly 20:1. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin, and glucocorticoids have been linked with an increased risk of Achilles Tendon rupture. Direct steroid injections into the tendon have also been linked to rupture. Wheeless Achilles Tendon Page
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