Title: Acute Achilles Ruptures in Twin Brother Football Players: A Case Report

Speaker(s): Ashley Kuchenbuch, MS, LAT, ATC

Session: 11/17/2025 12-1p

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Identify radiographic findings of Achilles tendon ruptures​ (Domain 2; Task 204)

• Define key findings of a clinical exam of Achilles tendon ruptures​, both subjectively with a detailed history and objectively with a thorough physical exam (Domain 2; Task 201, 202)

• Identify pros and cons of non-operative vs operative treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures​ (Domain 4; Task 401, 406)

• Interpret current research on the role that genetics can play in making someone at an increased risk for an Achilles tendon rupture (Domain 4; Task 404)

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CREDIT STATEMENT(S):
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (BOC AP#: P476) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.00 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
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