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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.
期刊介绍：
The Foot is an international peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects of scientific approaches and medical and surgical treatment of the foot. The Foot aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for all specialties involved in treating disorders of the foot. At present it is the only journal which provides this inter-disciplinary opportunity. Primary research papers cover a wide range of disorders of the foot and their treatment, including diabetes, vascular disease, neurological, dermatological and infectious conditions, sports injuries, biomechanics, bioengineering, orthoses and prostheses.
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