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Traumatic Double-Level Unilateral Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Case Report
Hamza Reda Gomaa1, Syed Mohsin Ali1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bahrain Defense Force Royal Medical Service, Riffa, Bahrain.
The American Journal of Case Reports
|October 13, 2019
Summary
This case report details a rare unilateral double-level Achilles tendon tear, initially managed conservatively and later surgically. Further research is needed for optimal Achilles tendon injury management.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Musculoskeletal System
Background:
- Unilateral double-level Achilles tendon tears are exceptionally rare and poorly documented.
- Diagnosis and treatment present significant challenges with limited outcome data.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old male sustained a football-related injury.
- Initial presentation revealed unilateral Achilles tendon double-level partial tears, treated conservatively.
- Subsequent trauma led to a full-thickness tear, necessitating open Achilles tendon repair.
Findings:
- The case highlights the complexity of managing rare Achilles tendon injuries.
- Both operative and non-operative treatments have literature support, with recent studies showing no significant difference.
- This unique presentation prompted the use of open repair.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of this rare Achilles tendon tear pattern is crucial.
- Further research is essential to establish best practices for diagnosis and management.
- This case contributes to understanding outcomes for complex Achilles tendon ruptures.
