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Fluoroquinolone-induced Achilles tendinitis: a case report.
1Private practice, Hamilton, ON.
The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
|June 6, 2024
Summary
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause Achilles tendinitis, a condition often linked to biomechanical stress. This case study shows a 77-year-old woman recovered with low-level laser therapy, activity modification, and exercises.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Achilles tendinitis typically results from biomechanical stress.
- Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are a known risk factor for Achilles tendon pathology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of fluoroquinolone-induced Achilles tendinitis.
- To discuss the management of this condition.
Main Methods:
- A case of Achilles tendinitis in a 77-year-old woman was described.
- Treatment included low-level laser therapy (LLLT), activity modification, and graduated exercises.
Main Results:
- The patient showed significant improvement after eight weeks of care.
- Management strategies for tendinopathy were considered, with caution regarding weight-bearing exercises due to rupture risk.
Conclusions:
- Fluoroquinolone-induced Achilles tendinitis is a potential adverse effect of these antibiotics.
- Treatment can involve standard tendinopathy protocols, with careful progression of rehabilitation exercises.
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