title: Atraumatic bilateral Achilles tendon rupture: an association of systemic steroid treatment.
abstract: A case of bilateral Achilles tendon rupture associated with steroid use is reported. This case illustrates the importance of taking a thorough drug history in cases of tendon rupture. In lower limb tendon rupture all patients, especially those on steroids, should be warned of the increased risk of contralateral injury.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Kotnis
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Halstead
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Hormbrey
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries*; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000368:Aged; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000188:drug therapy; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011239:Prednisolone