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  • Title: Subcutaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon and ipsilateral fracture of the medial malleolus.
    Author: Maffulli N, Richards PJ.
    Journal: BMC Musculoskelet Disord; 2006 Jul 27; 7():59. PubMed ID: 16872521.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Although ankle fractures and an Achilles tendon rupture are relatively frequent in isolation, their association in the same injury is uncommon. CASE PRESENTATION: A 38 year old male tree surgeon fell six meters from a tree, sustaining a subcutaneous rupture of the Achilles tendon and an ipsilateral closed fracture of the medial malleolus. The injuries were diagnosed following clinical examination and imaging. CONCLUSION: This injury combination is infrequent, and management of the Achilles tendon rupture should take into account the necessity not to secondarily displace the fracture of the medial malleollus.
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