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In brief
Corticosteroid injections are sometimes used to treat Achilles tendinitis after conservative measures such as anti-inflammatory medications, rest, ice massage, and immobilization have failed. Some research suggests that corticosteroid injections can lead to tendon rupture, though other investigations have not shown a correlation. A case report detailing partial Achilles tendon rupture after corticosteroid injection renews concern about the risks of this treatment.
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Notes on contributors
David W. Hang
Dr Hang is an orthopedic surgery resident, Dr Bach is director, and Mr Bojchuk is director of athletic trainers in the section of sports medicine in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush-Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. Dr Bach is also an associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush Medical College in Chicago and an editorial board member of THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE.
Bernard R. Bach
Dr Hang is an orthopedic surgery resident, Dr Bach is director, and Mr Bojchuk is director of athletic trainers in the section of sports medicine in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush-Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. Dr Bach is also an associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush Medical College in Chicago and an editorial board member of THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE.
John Bojchuk
Dr Hang is an orthopedic surgery resident, Dr Bach is director, and Mr Bojchuk is director of athletic trainers in the section of sports medicine in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush-Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. Dr Bach is also an associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush Medical College in Chicago and an editorial board member of THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE.