Achilles Tendon Ruptures in teenagers involved in elite gymnastics.

William Ribbans; Phillip Henman; William Bliss

doi:10.1016/j.orthtr.2016.09.003

Achilles Tendon Ruptures in teenagers involved in elite gymnastics.

William Ribbans
, Phillip Henman
, William Bliss

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Abstract

Background: Acute Achilles ruptures are regarded as very rare in the under 20 years’ old age group.

Material and Methods: Four teenage elite gymnasts with five acute Achilles tendon ruptures are presented. The mean age at rupture was 18 years and 7 months. Three athletes were female and one male. Each was involved in high-level Gymnastics and underwent prompt open repair followed by an accelerated rehabilitation programme. Additionally a review of the literature in this area is presented.

Results: Each Gymnast returned to the same level and beyond following successful surgery and rehabilitation.

Conclusions: Teenagers do sustain Achilles ruptures but appropriate management can allow them to pursue high levels of sporting attainment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	375-379
Number of pages	5
Journal	Sports Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Volume	32
Issue number	4
Early online date	20 Oct 2016
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orthtr.2016.09.003
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2016

Keywords

Achiiles Tendon
Achilles Rupture
Orthopaedics
Surgery
Gymnastics

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