Achilles Tendon Tear

The Achilles tendon is one of the largest and strongest tendons in the body, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. Active patients can develop tendinopathy or tendonitis of the Achilles, resulting in pain and activity limitations. A frequent injury in young and middle-aged athletes is a complete tear of the Achilles tendon – or Achilles rupture. While non-operative treatment is considered for lower demand patients, surgical repair can decrease the re-rupture risk.

RELATED STUDIES

ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY IS ASSOCIATED WITH AGE AND INCREASED BODYWEIGHT

Cohort study of military personnel showed that increased age and bodyweight were significantly associated with a greater risk of Achilles tendinopathy. Alcohol consumption was also a significant risk factor, although the role of alcohol has not been clearly established in tendinopathy.

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RISK FACTORS FOR ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE IDENTIFIED

This epidemiologic study of active duty military persons reported endemic rates of lower extremity major tendon ruptures in this population. Age was a significant risk factor as others have reported. This paper was the first to show a racial predisposition as well, suggesting the complex genetic factors associated with tendon disease.

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