Epidemiological review indicates significant shifts in achilles tendon rupture cases during lockdowns, suggesting covid-19's influence on trauma admissions.
Key Points
A marked increase in achilles tendon rupture admissions followed the second lockdown, indicating the pandemic's transient impact.
During the second lockdown, the average age of patients with achilles tendon rupture was significantly lower than other periods.
Around 40% of patients treated after the first lockdown required surgical intervention, compared to a majority receiving conservative management in other periods.
Long-term outcomes based on achilles tendon rupture score showed no significant difference across treatment approaches, indicating consistent recovery.