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Can you hurt your achilles on an auto accident?
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Yes: Although a motor vehicle accident is not the typical mechanism to injure the achilles tendon, it could certainly occur. Evaluation by a healthcare professional is recommended.
Answered 5/2/2015
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Yes: Acilles could be ruptured depending in position during impact of crash. Mri will tell if rupture is present.
Answered 9/14/2013
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