Bilateral Achilles Tendon Rupture Following Local Corticosteroid Infiltration: A Report of Rare Case
نویسندگان
1 Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic, Thai Binh Medical University Hospital, Thai Binh 410000, Vietnam
2 Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic, Thai Binh Medical University Hospital, Thai Binh 410000, Vietnam
3 Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic, Thai Binh Medical University Hospital, Thai Binh 410000, Vietnam
doi
10.30491/tm.2023.375800.1542چکیده
Background: The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. Local infiltration is recognized to be cost-saving and effective in treating musculoskeletal pain. However, using corticosteroids in the long term can lead to adverse consequences such as osteoporosis, immunosuppressive effect, or tendon rupture.Case presentation: In this paper, we reported a case with bilateral Achilles tendon rupture following corticosteroid treatment. When Achilles tendon rupture occurs, surgical treatment is necessary to rehabilitate Achilles tendon function and avoid severe complications. Conclusion: This report reviewed a case of bilateral Achilles tendon rupture following corticosteroid treatment precautions which should be considered.
