The 71 year old host of Jeopardy was in California to open the National Geographic World Championship's final round near Google's Mountain View headquarters when during the night, a burglar broke into his downtown Marriott hotel room around 2:30AM. Trebek and his wife were in bed asleep, but Trebek was awakened by the burglar, 56 year old Lucinda Moyers. Moyers allegedly stole his wallet, cell phone, and a bracelet from his mother and stashed them in an ice machine. Trebek chased Moyers down the hall, where he snapped his Achilles tendon and bruised his other leg. Trebek was slated for surgery on July 29th.
It is not uncommon for Achilles tendon rupture patients to be older, like Trebek, due to the sudden increase in activity. The tendon may have also been degenerating due to his age, or been the symptom of an overuse injury. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body and connects the calf muscles to the bone. It crucial in any movement that involves the foot and ankle.
Conservative treatment was originally used in Trebek's case but studies show that surgery for an Achilles tendon rupture is the best method of treatment as the risk of rerepturing is lower. Side effects from the surgery may include infection.
Dr. Tina A. Boucher, DPM
Central Connecticut Foot Care, LLC
Podiatrist Meriden CT
http://www.centralctfootcare.com/
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