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What Are the Causes of Achilles Tendon Rupture?

Causes of Achilles tendon rupture include sudden forced plantar flexion of the foot, direct trauma, and long-standing tendinopathy or intratendinous degenerative conditions. Sports that are often associated with Achilles tendon rupture include diving, tennis, basketball, and track. Risk factors for a rupture of the Achilles tendon include poor conditioning before exercise, prolonged use of corticosteroids, overexertion, and the use of quinolone antibiotics.

Read more at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430844/

How Do Foot Bunion(s) Occur?

A bunion occurs when the joint at the base of your big toe becomes enlarged, sore and swollen. Your big toe may start to angle toward your second toe, or move underneath it. Women are most affected by bunions, which are often caused by wearing narrow, tight shoes, or high heels. A Bunionette occurs on the other side of the foot, near your small toe, and is much smaller than a bunion.