Atraumatic bilateral Achilles tendon rupture: an association of systemic steroid treatment.

R A Kotnis, J C Halstead, P J Hormbrey

Accident and Emergency Department, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

Journal of accident & emergency medicine 1999 Sep

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A case of bilateral Achilles tendon rupture associated with steroid use is reported. This case illustrates the importance of taking a thorough drug history in cases of tendon rupture. In lower limb tendon rupture all patients, especially those on steroids, should be warned of the increased risk of contralateral injury.

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R A Kotnis, J C Halstead, P J Hormbrey. Atraumatic bilateral Achilles tendon rupture: an association of systemic steroid treatment. Journal of accident & emergency medicine. 1999 Sep;16(5):378-9