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Medifam
Print version ISSN 1131-5768
Abstract
SANZ POZO, B.; MORENO GARCIA, A. and RUBIO TOLEDANO, L.. Rupture of Achilles tendon: a case report on ankle sprain with unsatisfactory progress. Medifam [online]. 2001, vol.11, n.7, pp.55-60. ISSN 1131-5768.
The rupture of Achilles tendon can be a complaint difficult to diagnose, especially in the partial rupture, if there is not an increased degreee of clinical awareness. There are occasions on which it is misdiagnosed within another pathologies, such as ankle sprain . It is important its diagnostic and early referral to an orthopedist, which will provide a conservative treatment or surgery, according to each case, in order to avoid chronic disabling conditions.
Keywords : Achilles tendon; Tendon injury; Ankle injuries; Primary Health Care.