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Bilateral Achilles tendon rupture: a case report
N Garneti1, C Holton, A Shenolikar
1Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD3 3EA, United Kingdom. garneti@hotmail.com
Accident and Emergency Nursing
|October 8, 2005
Summary
Bilateral Achilles tendon rupture, though rare, can occur under normal physiological load. This case highlights operative V-Y plasty and repair for this unusual injury.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Traumatology
Background:
- Achilles tendon ruptures are typically associated with high-energy trauma or specific risk factors.
- Bilateral Achilles tendon ruptures are exceptionally uncommon, presenting unique diagnostic and management challenges.
Observation:
- A 59-year-old male patient experienced a simultaneous bilateral Achilles tendon rupture.
- The injury occurred during a routine activity, suggesting rupture under normal physiological load.
Findings:
- The patient underwent surgical intervention utilizing a V-Y plasty technique for tendon repair.
- Post-operative management included plaster immobilization to facilitate healing.
Implications:
- This case underscores the possibility of Achilles tendon rupture even without significant external force.
- V-Y plasty represents a viable surgical option for managing bilateral Achilles tendon ruptures.
- Further research may elucidate the specific biomechanical factors contributing to such rare injuries.