[Insurance expert assessment of traumatic Achilles tendon rupture. A case report]

Achilles tendon ruptures are among of the most frequent tendon ruptures. Usually middle aged men with infrequent sports activity are involved. In most cases histopathology reveals degenerative changes within the tendon. Unusual rupture location and physical signs of trauma should lead one to consider a traumatic origin of the rupture. Traumatic origin can be confirmed by the accident history and physical signs as well as with the histopathology of the rupture site and possibly a tissue section far away the rupture site. This information can be helpful in insurance inquiries.