Spontaneous rupture of Achilles tendon is observed in patients with tumors, metabolic
disorders, infections and systemic diseases. Fluoroquinolones may cause tendinopathies. In …

Discussion Rupture of the Achilles tendon usually occurs in young to early middle aged
adults during vigorous physical activity. 8 Tendon rupture at various sites can occur as a …

Spontaneous Achilles tendon rupture associated with long-term oral steroid use is not
uncommon, particularly in older patients who use these drugs daily to treat systemic …

Although local injections of steroids may occasionally be effective in treating inflammatory
conditions in tendons, bursae, and joints6'5, the use of repeated injections or even of a …

A 69‐year‐old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presented with an
exacerbation of cough and breathlessness, as well as a 5 day history of sudden‐onset …

Spontaneous bilateral rupture of Achilles tendon is rare. Rupture of the Achilles tendon has
been described in patients on oral corticosteroid therapy. The sudden dorsiflexion of the …

We read with interest the reports of Achilles tendon rupture in patients receiving cortico-
steroid treatment by Dr DM Newham and others (November 1991; 46: 853-4). We would like …

Three patients are presented who sustained bilateral rupture of the Achilles tendon while on
systemic steroid therapy for chest disease; a fourth patient with polymyalgia rheumatica on …

It is known that Steroids increase the risk for tendon ruptures. Despite this local steroids are
still used in the treatment of achilles tendinitis. Three cases are demonstrated. All of them …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Page 1 LETTER TO THE EDITOR A rare case of spontaneous,
bilateral Achilles tendon rupture in systemic lupus erythematosus and a review of the literature …