Achilles Tendon Rupture
A ruptured Achilles tendon is a common sporting injury, but it can also be caused by taking certain medications. It is felt as a sharp and very painful blow to the back of the ankle, with immediate loss of function.
It can be treated with orthopaedic measures (immobilisation in a resin cast) or with surgery (open or percutaneous sutures).
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