Spontaneous, bilateral and simultaneous rupture of the Achilles Tendon associated with the use of Quinolones

Authors

  • Enzo Sperone
  • Marcela Peratta
  • Ivan Torterola
  • Alberto Macklin Vadell

Keywords:

Achilles tendón, Rupture, Quinolone, Minimally invasive surgery

Abstract

Achilles tendon injury associated with use of quinolone is a known adverse effect but the mechanism of production is unknown and there is no specific treatment. Spontaneous and bilateral achilles tendon rupture is an unusual event and is associated with risk factors. We report a case of spontaneous and bilateral achilles tendon rupture in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, in chronic treatment with corticosteroids and use of levofloxacin before the injury, treated with a minimally invasive technique with early rehabilitation.

Author Biographies

Enzo Sperone

Sanatorio Finochietto, Unidad de Pierna, Tobillo y Pie. Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Marcela Peratta

Sanatorio Finochietto, Unidad de Pierna, Tobillo y Pie. Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Ivan Torterola

Sanatorio Finochietto, Unidad de Pierna, Tobillo y Pie. Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Alberto Macklin Vadell

Equipo de Cirugía de Pierna, Tobillo y Pie. Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Published

2018-07-20

How to Cite

Sperone, E., Peratta, M., Torterola, I., & Macklin Vadell, A. (2018). Spontaneous, bilateral and simultaneous rupture of the Achilles Tendon associated with the use of Quinolones. Tobillo Y Pie, 10(1), 44–47. Retrieved from https://scijfootankle.emnuvens.com.br/tobilloypie/article/view/1336

Issue

Section

Review