The Achilles tendon is a strong band of tissue connecting the calf muscle to the heel bone. It plays a vital role in helping us walk, run, and jump – allowing us to push off the ground with our feet. If the tendon is overstretched beyond its limit or suddenly subjected to too much force, it can be partially or completely torn or ruptured.
A boot top fracture is one of the more severe ski injuries, occurring when the two bones in the lower leg break at the very top of the ski boot. Here we’ll take a closer look at how this fracture occurs, plus the most common treatment options.
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