J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2011 Mar;15(1):36-38.

Achilles Tendon Rupture Associated With Ipsilateral Medial Malleolar Fracture (A Case Report)

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  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea. bakgom95@naver.com

Abstract

Ankle fracture and Achilles tendon rupture are common as an isolated injury. However, Achilles tendon rupture with ipsilateral ankle fracture is uncommon, and occurs by a different injury mechanism with a risk of negligence. We report a case of Achilles tendon rupture with ipsilateral medial malleolar fracture.

Keyword

Ankle; Achilles tendon rupture; Medial malleolar fracture

MeSH Terms

Achilles Tendon
Animals
Ankle
Malpractice
Rupture
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