title: Bilateral spontaneous rupture of Achilles tendons: a case report.
abstract: Spontaneous bilateral rupture of Achilles tendon is rare. Rupture of the Achilles tendon has been described in patients on oral corticosteroid therapy. The sudden dorsiflexion of the plantar-flexed foot is the usual mechanism of injury. Spontaneous bilateral rupture is common in the degenerated tendon, which is often seen in patients with long-term corticosteroid therapy. This case is unusual because the patient has never taken steroids. We discuss the mechanism of injury and other probable causes.
authors.affiliation: Joint Replacement and Sports Injury Service, Department of Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Manipal 576 119, India. skraok@yahoo.com
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Navadgi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vasdev
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome