Achilles Tendon Rupture

Question 1

What is Achilles Tendon Rupture?

Answer 1

Loss of connection between calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to heel (calcaneus bone)

Question 2

Risk factors for Achilles Tendon Rupture?

Answer 2

Sports that stress achilles
Increasing age
Family History
Fluroquinolone antibiotics eg Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin

Question 3

Signs on examination of Achilles Tendon Rupture?

Answer 3

Foot hangs in dorsflexed position
Tenderness to area
Palpable gap in achilles tendon
Weakness of plantar flexion of ankle
Unable to stand on tiptoes
Positive simmonds calf squeeze test

Question 4

Scan for Achilles Tendon Rupture

Answer 4

Ultrasound