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How likely is it for someone to have a tendon rupture?
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Not likely: It's not a common injury statistically however it is a serious injury that will usually require surgical correction.
Answered 5/14/2018
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Not very likely: Tendon ruptures do happen, but are rather rare. Treatment depends on which tendon was ruptured and where it was ruptured. If you are concerned about a tendon rupture, i would recommend evaluation by a health care professional.
Answered 5/14/2018
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