Kotnis R A, Halstead J C, Hormbrey P J
Accident and Emergency Department, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
J Accid Emerg Med. 1999 Sep;16(5):378-9. doi: 10.1136/emj.16.5.378.
A case of bilateral Achilles tendon rupture associated with steroid use is reported. This case illustrates the importance of taking a thorough drug history in cases of tendon rupture. In lower limb tendon rupture all patients, especially those on steroids, should be warned of the increased risk of contralateral injury.
报告了一例与使用类固醇相关的双侧跟腱断裂病例。该病例说明了在肌腱断裂病例中详细询问用药史的重要性。对于下肢肌腱断裂的所有患者,尤其是那些使用类固醇的患者,应警告其对侧受伤风险增加。