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What condition is characterized by tendons tearing away from a bone?
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Tendon avulsion: Tendon avulsion from a bony insertion can occur around any joint in the body. Generally speaking, most complete avulsions need surgical repair. Common avulsions of this nature include: achilles tendon rupture, pectoralis tendon avulsion, finger flexor/extensor tendon avulsios, biceps tendon avulsion, hamstring tendon avulsions, and the list goes on...
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