What are the Signs and Symptoms of Tendon Rupture?
Tendons connect your muscles to your joints. Tendinitis and tendon rupture most frequently involve the Achilles tendon (back of your ankle), but have also been repoted in the shoulder (rotar cuff), the hand, the biceps, and the thumb. Serious cases oftendor rupture may require surgical repair. The FDA reports that the risk of developing fluoroquinolone-associated tendonitis and tendon rupture is higher in patients who are over the age of 60, those who are taking steriods (corticosteriods) and in kidney, heart and lung transplant recepients. For other helpful information about Levaquin injuries, such as Levaquin tendon rupture, and your legal rights, follow the links at the bottom of this page.
