Incidence, demographics, characteristics and management of acute Achilles tendon rupture: An epidemiological study
Author:
Briggs-Price SamuelORCID,
Mangwani Jitendra,
Houchen-Wolloff Linzy,
Modha Gayatri,
Fitzpatrick Emma,
Faizi Murtaza,
Shepherd Jenna,
O’Neill SethORCID
Abstract
Background
Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) account for 10.7% of all tendon and ligament injuries and causes lasting muscular deficits and have a profound impact on patients’ quality of life. The incidence, characteristics and management of ATR in the United Kingdom (UK) is poorly understood. This investigation aims to understand the incidence of ATR in the UK.
Methods
Prospective data collection of ATR incidence from a United Kingdom Emergency department. Retrospective review of management protocols and immobilisation duration from electronic medical records.
Results
ATR incidence is 8 per 100,000 people per annum. Participants were predominately male (79.2%) and primarily reported a sporting mechanism of injury (65.2%). Mean immobilisation duration was 63.1 days. 97.1% were non-surgically managed post ATR. 46.2% of participants had experienced a previous ATR or Achilles tendinopathy prior to their current ATR.
Conclusion
The incidence of ATR found was 8. cases per 100,000 people per annum. Most ATR were managed non-surgically in this cohort. The majority of ruptures occurred during sporting activity. Almost one quarter (23.3%) of individuals report Achilles pain prior to ATR.
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
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