Risk factors of Achilles tendon rupture
Factors that may
increase your risk of Achilles tendon rupture include:
1.
Age-The peak age for Achilles tendon rupture is 30 to 40.
2. Sex-Achilles tendon rupture is up to five times more likely to
occur in men than in women.
3. Recreational sports-Achilles tendon injuries occur more
often during sports that involve running, jumping, and sudden starts and stops
— such as soccer, basketball and tennis.
4. Steroid injections-Doctors sometimes inject steroids
into an ankle joint to reduce pain and inflammation. However, this medication
can weaken nearby tendons and has been associated with Achilles tendon
ruptures.
5.Certain antibiotics-Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as
ciprofloxacin (Cipro) or levofloxacin (Levaquin), increase the risk of Achilles
tendon rupture.
6. Obesity-Excess weight puts more strain on the tendon.
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