Achilles tendon ruptures related to fluoroquinolone use - How can we manage these patients? A case series.
Foot (Edinb)
; 61: 102131, 2024 Sep 05.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can increase the risk of tendon rupture. Treatment of these Achilles ruptures can be difficult due to comorbidities.METHODS:
A case series of 13 consecutive patients with Achilles ruptures following fluoroquinolone use were identified over a 2 year period through the Achilles Tendon rupture clinic and managed conservatively using functional rehabilitation. Follow-up with the Achilles tendon rupture score (ATRS) was completed at 3 months, 6 months and 12 months.RESULTS:
Improvements were seen in ATRS scores over 12 months.CONCLUSIONS:
This case series is the largest published. Improvements were seen in ATRS scores indicating that this cohort can be managed successfully using functional rehabilitation after fluoroquinolone-induced Achilles rupture.
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Foot (Edinb)
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ORTOPEDIA
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2024
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Article
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