Achilles tendon rupture
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What is achilles tendon rupture?
The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of your calf to your heel bone. A rupture or tear can occur with a trip or fall, or usually during actions requiring explosive acceleration, such as pushing off or jumping.
Common symptoms reported by people with achilles tendon rupture
Treatments taken by people for achilles tendon rupture
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Who has achilles tendon rupture on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 37 say achilles tendon rupture is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 11 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 | |
| Female | 44 |