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Achilles Tendon Rupture, Right Ankle, Traumatic, Initial Encounter

ICD-10 Code
S86.011A_1

Acute traumatic rupture of the Achilles tendon in the right ankle.

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

Presents with sharp, localized pain over the tendon insertion/sheath. Insidious onset, related to repetitive microtrauma, grasping, or lifting. Worsened by resisted active movements. No numbness or tingling.

Clinical Examination Findings

Alert, in no acute distress.

Treatment Protocol

1. Prescribed Counterforce brace (tennis elbow) or Thumb Spica splint (De Quervain). 2. Initiated robust eccentric strengthening physical therapy protocol. 3. Administered peritendinous Corticosteroid Injection. 4. NSAIDs (Diclofenac) for 10 days. 5. Discussed PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) if refractory.

Detailed clinical guide coming soon.