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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

A case report of Achilles tendon distractive rupture after shock wave therapy.

Evangelia Argyropoulou, Evangelos Sakellariou, Panagiotis Karampinas, Meletis Rozis, Athanasios Galanis, Ioannis Kolovos, Panagiotis Antzoulas, Angelos Kaspiris, Elias Vasiliadis, John Vlamis and 1 more

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Evangelia ArgyropoulouDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University General Hospital of Patras, 26504 Rion 1, Patras, Greece.
Evangelos SakellariouDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, KAT Attica General Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 14561 Nikis 2, Athens, Greece.
Panagiotis KarampinasDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, KAT Attica General Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 14561 Nikis 2, Athens, Greece.
Meletis RozisDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, KAT Attica General Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 14561 Nikis 2, Athens, Greece.
Athanasios GalanisDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, KAT Attica General Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 14561 Nikis 2, Athens, Greece.
Ioannis KolovosDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, KAT Attica General Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 14561 Nikis 2, Athens, Greece.
Panagiotis AntzoulasDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University General Hospital of Patras, 26504 Rion 1, Patras, Greece.
Angelos KaspirisDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, KAT Attica General Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 14561 Nikis 2, Athens, Greece.
Elias VasiliadisDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, KAT Attica General Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 14561 Nikis 2, Athens, Greece.
John VlamisDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, KAT Attica General Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 14561 Nikis 2, Athens, Greece.
Spiros PneumaticosDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, KAT Attica General Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, 14561 Nikis 2, Athens, Greece.

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Abstract

The primary objective of this research essay is to critically examine the relationship between shock wave therapy usage and subsequent. Achilles tendon ruptures, with a specific focus on a case involving a 68-year-old patient with a history of Achilles tendinopathy, who experienced a perceptible pop and intense Achilles pain, after treatment with shock wave therapy. The assessment revealed typical rupture that was treated with surgical repair. By tracking the patient's medical history and various treatment methods employed, the study aims to clarify the complex link between therapeutic actions and potential risks. Additionally, the case report seeks to review current literature on the adverse effects of repeated micro-trauma from percussive ultrasound therapy, suggesting that an inadequate understanding of biomechanical principles may have contributed to the unexpected complications. Ultimately, the aim of the study is to raise awareness among clinicians about appropriate treatment protocols to ensure patient safety and optimal recovery outcomes.

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Achilles ruptureAchilles tendinopathyAchilles tendonshock wave therapy

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PMCPMC11971564

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