Achilles tendon rupture following surgical management for tendinopathy: A case report

Abstract

Background. Achilles tendinopathy is understood to be a failed healing response. Operative management is utilised following the failure of non-operative methods. Case Presentation. We present a case of Achilles tendon rupture, sustained whilst isometrically loading the Achilles tendon during an eccentric loading exercise programme. Conclusion: Bilateral surgical exploration and debridement had previously been performed after conservative management of bilateral Achilles tendinopathy had been unsuccessful. © 2007 Carmont and Maffulli; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.