Thorax. 1991 Nov;46(11):853-4.

Achilles tendon rupture: an underrated complication of corticosteroid treatment.

Newnham DM, Douglas JG, Legge JS, Friend JA.

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Ten patients attending outpatient clinics who were taking oral corticosteroids ruptured their Achilles tendon in the course of 12 years. It is suggested that Achilles tendon rupture is a complication of corticosteroid treatment.

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