Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 150-152 , November 2009

Simultaneous bilateral Achilles tendon ruptures associated with statin medication despite regular rock climbing exercise

  • Michael R. Carmont

      Affiliations

    • The Sheffield Foot and Ankle Unit, the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Foot & Ankle Office, The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sorby Building, The Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU, UK. Tel.: +44 114 2434343.
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  • Adrian M. Highland

      Affiliations

    • The Department of Radiology, the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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  • Christopher M. Blundell

      Affiliations

    • The Sheffield Foot and Ankle Unit, the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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  • Mark B. Davies

      Affiliations

    • The Sheffield Foot and Ankle Unit, the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK

Received 13 September 2008 ,Revised 21 December 2008 ,Accepted 20 January 2009.

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PII: S1466-853X(09)00015-7

doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2009.01.003

Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 150-152 , November 2009

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