Presentation
Direct blunt trauma to achilles region. C/o local pain.
Patient Data
Age: 50 yrs
Gender: Female
From the case:
Achilles tendon tear
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There is complete tear of Achilles tendon approximately 30 mm away from insertion site.
Gap between two tendon edges is up to 37 mm on dorsi flexion.
Distal most tendon shows normal echo-pattern.
Case Discussion
Findings of complete tear of achilles tendon. This corresponds with a type III Kuwada classification tear.