Sogacot Sociedad Gallega de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología
Braun D, Petitpain N, Cosserat F, Loeuille D, Bitar S, Gillet P, Trechot P.
Pneumology Department, Maillot Hospital, 54150 Briey, France.
An 80-year-old man treated by levofloxacin developed multiple tendon ruptures. His symptoms resolved over 9 months after levofloxacin discontinuation. Nasal corticosteroid therapy, aging and chronic respiratory insufficiency were probably predisposing factors in this patient.
Joint Bone Spine. 2004 Nov;71(6):586-7.