Reconstruction of Neglected Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Rupture: A Case Report

Isolated rupture of the flexor hallucis longus tendon is an unusual injury. We present the case of a neglected flexor hallucis longus tendon closed traumatic rupture at the plantar aspect of the first phalangeal head of the great toe in a middle-age male. The injury occurred while he was dancing. Be...

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Published in:The Journal of foot and ankle surgery 2018-11, Vol.57 (6), p.1256-1258
Main Authors: Anastasopoulos, Nikolaos, Paraskevas, George, Lazaridis, Nikolaos, Natsis, Konstantinos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
chronic tendon rupture
flexor hallucis longus tendon
great toe injury
Hallux - injuries
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
plantaris tendon graft
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Rupture - surgery
surgical repair
Tendon Injuries - surgery
Time-to-Treatment
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Summary:Isolated rupture of the flexor hallucis longus tendon is an unusual injury. We present the case of a neglected flexor hallucis longus tendon closed traumatic rupture at the plantar aspect of the first phalangeal head of the great toe in a middle-age male. The injury occurred while he was dancing. Because end-to-end tendon suture was impossible, the ensuing gap was repaired using a free plantaris tendon graft. We present the operative repair benefit of the flexor hallucis longus tendon rupture to regain the function and strength of the interphalangeal joint of the hallux, avoid extension of the distal phalanx, and maintain the longitudinal arch of the foot.
ISSN:1067-2516
1542-2224
DOI:10.1053/j.jfas.2018.03.041