Triple Achilles Tendon Injury With Distal Avulsion, Proximal Rupture and Longitudinal Split in a Parkour Athlete: Case Report
Alberto Grassi, Tosca Cerasoli, Claudio Rossi, Fabrizio Aggio, Francesco Della Villa, Stefano Zaffagnini · Clinical Case Reports · 2026
This is a single case report of a parkour athlete who suffered an unusual Achilles tendon injury involving three problems at once: a tear-away at the heel attachment, a rupture higher up, and a lengthwise split. The authors emphasize that taking a careful history of how the injury happened helps clinicians recognize atypical injury patterns and plan surgery that restores normal anatomy and function; no performance or training outcomes are reported.
Takeaway: Describe exactly how an injury happened when seeing a clinician, since unusual mechanisms can produce atypical injuries that need tailored treatment.
Abstract (source)
Read the original →In unusual lesions of the Achilles Tendon, clinicians should be aware to perform an effective surgical technique aimed to restore anatomy and function. Medical history of the patients is crucial for understanding the type of traumatic mechanism. Unusual traumatic mechanisms may also present an unconventional injury pattern to repair.
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