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What Are The Consequences Of Ankle Tendon Rupture In An Elderly Person?

What is the risk of ankle- tendon rupture in an 87 yr. old female being treated for UTI with Ciprofloxacin 250mg./twice a day? She also takes Boniva, Gabapentin, Prednisone and Simvastatin. She has had recurring UTI , with no early symptoms, the past couple years-- and was hospitalized previously for UTI, -with sepsis- several months ago. ..She does drink plenty of water, while taking the Ciprofloxacin, but finds it difficult due to urinary incontinence condition.
posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2014
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
Instability may increase due to tear and laxity of ligament.

I will advise to repeat MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.
Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.
As age is more you can manage it conservatively with brace and physio.

Complication can be ankle arthritis ,profound instability ,recurrent fall ,inability to walk.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Are The Consequences Of Ankle Tendon Rupture In An Elderly Person?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Instability may increase due to tear and laxity of ligament. I will advise to repeat MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. As age is more you can manage it conservatively with brace and physio. Complication can be ankle arthritis ,profound instability ,recurrent fall ,inability to walk. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.