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Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica Volume 47, 1976 - Issue 1
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Original Article

The Incidence of Achilles Tendon Rupture

S. Anders Niixius Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Malmö General Hospital (University of Lund), Malmö, Sweden
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Bo E. Nilsson Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Malmö General Hospital (University of Lund), Malmö, Sweden
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Nils E. Westlin Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Malmö General Hospital (University of Lund), Malmö, Sweden
Pages 118-121 | Accepted 14 Jul 1975, Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

During the years 1950-1973, 229 cases of Achilles tendon rupture were diagnosed in the city of Malmo. More than half of the injuries were caused by sporting activities, the most common being badminton and football (soccer). Ruptures caused by injuries other than sports injuries were found in considerably older subjects. During the period investigated the incidence of Achilles tendon rupture increased in the city more than could be accounted for by changes in the population. This increase could only be partly explained by the increasing interest in sporting activities in the population at risk.

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