Causes of Achilles Tendon Rupture - Achilles tendon rupture can occur due to any increased pressure on Achilles tendon. A forced push-off with your foot while knee remains straight as when starting a race overstretches your tendon leading to rupture.
Causes and Evaluation of Achilles Tendon Rupture
New York (USA), June 18, 2013
Causes of Achilles Tendon Rupture
Achilles tendon rupture can occur due to any sudden and increased pressure on Achilles tendon. A forced push-off with your foot while knee remains straight as when starting a jump or a race overstretches your tendon leading to rupture.
Common causes for tendon rupture include:
– A fall from a steep height or suddenly stepping off a curb or into a hole
– Extensive and repetitive use of tendon as in case of athletes
– Suddenly increasing intensity of exercises
– Sudden activation of Achilles tendon after a long period of inactivity
– Regular intake of corticosteroids or Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin
– Prolonged occurrence of Achilles paratenonitis or tendinitis
– Age weakens tendon making it prone to injury and rupture
– Tendon weakening ailments like diabetes and arthritis
– Participating in a new physical activity involving extensive use of feet and tendon
– A sudden stumble forces your foot to stretch in front thereby overstretching the tendon
– Foot problems like a flat foot cause arch of foot to collapse and overstretch tendon leading to rupture
Evaluation of Achilles Tendon Rupture
Achilles tendon helps in all types of foot movements. Tendon rupture normally occurs within six centimeters from where it attaches to heel bone. This region receives relatively less blood than other body parts. It therefore remains prone to rupture, as healing ability is low.
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