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Extensor hallucis longus tendon contracture following triplane fracture of the tibia

Abstract Tendon contractures are a well-known sequele to compartment syndrome. It is most often seen in the upper limb [Santi MD, Botte MJ. Volkmann's ischaemic contracture of foot and ankle: evaluation and treatment of established deformity. Foot Ankle Int 1995;16(6):368–77] but have been infr...

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Published in:Foot and ankle surgery 2007, Vol.13 (2), p.76-79
Main Authors: Sharma, G, Makwana, N.K, Guha, A.R
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Tendon contractures are a well-known sequele to compartment syndrome. It is most often seen in the upper limb [Santi MD, Botte MJ. Volkmann's ischaemic contracture of foot and ankle: evaluation and treatment of established deformity. Foot Ankle Int 1995;16(6):368–77] but have been infrequently described in the foot [Botte MJ, Santi MD, Prestianni CA, Abrams RA. Ischaemic contracture of foot and ankle: principle of management and prevention. Orthopedics 1996;19(3):235–44]. This case report describes an unusual case of isolated extensor hallucis longus (EHL) tendon contracture following a triplane fracture of distal tibial epiphysis with no evidence of compartment syndrome of either the leg or the foot. In addition, it demonstrates a successful outcome following ‘Z’ lengthening in the management of this condition.
ISSN:1268-7731
1460-9584
DOI:10.1016/j.fas.2006.10.006