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Are ruptured tendons frequent in old people?

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Depends on tendon: Generally ruptures of major tendons such as the achilles and patellar tendons occur in younger to mid age patients. Degenerative tears (rotator cuff, posterior tibial tendon, etc) frequently occur in older patients.

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Answered 12/14/2013

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