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Achilles tendon tear

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Ankle pain and swelling after moderate activity.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
mri

The patient had rheumatoid arthritis

Disruption of Achilles tendon with hemorrhage and edema filling a 4.5 cm gap between the torn edges. Kager's triangle is obliterated.

Case Discussion

Diagnosis: Type III Achilles tendon tear.

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