Lee Chia-Yuan Michael, Newberry Mark A
Mount Sinai Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Miami Beach, Florida.
Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med. 2022 May;6(2):151-154. doi: 10.5811/cpcem.2022.2.55090.
Achilles tendon ruptures often occur during physical activity where the tendon is frequently stressed. Although rare, rupture can also result from electric shock.
We present the case of a 63-year-old female who presented with pain in the lower leg after enduring an electric shock. She was diagnosed with a ruptured Achilles tendon based on physical exam and ultrasound.
This case highlights an uncommon mechanism for a relatively common injury. Because Achilles tendon ruptures are frequently misdiagnosed, clinicians need to be aware of unusual causes and use tools at their disposal to ensure timely and accurate diagnosis.
