Most frequently ruptures 2-6cm above calcaneus (where blood supply is weakest)
Typical patient is 30-50yr old man who participates in strenuous activities on occasional basis
Quinolone-associated rupture occurs in only 12 per 100,000 treatment episodes, and risk may be equivalent to oral steroids or non-quinolone antibiotics
Achilles tendon rupture
Biceps tendon rupture
Calcaneal bursitis
Quadriceps tendon rupture
Cellulitis
Triceps tendon rupture
Compartment syndrome
Acromioclavicular joint injury