Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society (대한족부족관절학회지)

Korean Foot & Ankle Society (대한족부족관절학회)
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Achilles Tendon Rupture Associated With Ipsilateral Medial Malleolar Fracture (A Case Report)

아킬레스 건 파열과 동반된 동측 족관절 내과 골절(1예 보고)

  • Chae, Soo-Uk (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wonkwang University School of Medicine) ;
  • Yang, Jung-Hwan (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wonkwang University School of Medicine)
  • 채수욱 (원광대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 양정환 (원광대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2011.01.15
  • Accepted : 2011.02.22
  • Published : 2011.03.15
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Abstract

Ankle fracture and Achilles tendon rupture are common as an isolated injury. However, Achilles tendon rupture with ipsilateral ankle fracture is uncommon, and occurs by a different injury mechanism with a risk of negligence. We report a case of Achilles tendon rupture with ipsilateral medial malleolar fracture.

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