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Achilles Tendon Rupture in a Patient Presenting with Pain in the Ankle: A Case Report [anatol j fm]
anatol j fm. 2024; 7(1): 34-36 | DOI: 10.5505/anatoljfm.2024.17894

Achilles Tendon Rupture in a Patient Presenting with Pain in the Ankle: A Case Report

Gülşah Onur, Halise Keçik Özcan, Fahri Acar, Hilal Aksoy, Duygu Ayhan Başer
Department of Family Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye

Achilles tendon rupture is the most common tendon rupture of the lower extremity. Lower extremity and foot pains are frequently among the complaints of patients who apply to the primary care unit. In this case report, we wanted to explain Achilles tendon rupture, which can also be encountered in primary care and should be considered among the differential diagnoses.

Keywords: Achilles tendon, family practice, mobility limitation, rupture

Corresponding Author: Hilal Aksoy, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English
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