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Bilateral Open Achilles Tendon Complete Lacerations Following Interpersonal Violence: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Interpersonal violence victims account for a sizable proportion of trauma cases encountered in South African trauma centers. Open Achilles tendon injuries are more prevalent in male patients, accounting for a high number of all cases. Case Report: A 45‐year‐old male was brought in a trauma casualty by a paramedic after being referred by a local clinic in severe pain on both ankles, unable to walk or stand, and dressed bilaterally with blood stains. On examination, he demonstrated the triad of Achilles tendon injuries, including Matle’s sign, Thompson’s test, and a gap on palpation. A surgical operation was performed within 24 h of the patient’s admission. Conclusion: This case report is aimed at increasing awareness of a rare case that presented with open bilateral Achilles tendon injuries associated with an alleged assault and received a successful surgical treatment without a skin complication.

Source: Case Reports in Orthopedics

DOI: 10.1155/cro/5557419

Authors: Collen Sandile Nkosi, Bongiwe Hadebe, Papa Kwabena Offeh Kyei

Institution: University of the Witwatersrand

Language: English

Topic: Tendon Structure and Treatment

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790