Achilles Tendon Rupture

An Achilles tendon rupture affects the back of the lower leg and most commonly occurs by overstretching the tendon during recreational sports. The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of your calf to your heel bone. The function of the Achilles tendon is to help raise your heel, push up the toes, and lifting the rear of the heel. Without an intact Achilles tendon, almost any motion with the ankle is difficult. The tendon is critical for function while jumping, running, standing, and climbing stairs.
The mechanisms of injury for an Achilles tendon rupture include: sudden forced plantar flexion, unexpected dorsiflexion of the foot, and violent dorsiflexion of a plantar flexed foot. Direct force trauma