The bilateral subcutaneous rupture of the achilles tendon--a rare injury. 1980

H L Lindenmaier, and H K Koch

A very rare case of simultaneous bilateral rupture of the achilles tendon is reported. The histology revealed severe degenerative lesions on both achilles-tendons in a healthy patient. This severe degeneration obviously caused the ruptures following an extreme initial stress.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000125 Achilles Tendon Tendon that connects the muscles in the back of the calf to the HEEL BONE. Calcaneal Tendon,Tendo Calcaneus,Calcaneal Tendons,Tendon, Achilles,Tendon, Calcaneal,Tendons, Calcaneal
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D012421 Rupture Forcible or traumatic tear or break of an organ or other soft part of the body. Ruptures

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