title: Traumatic disruption of the anterior tibial tendon while cross-country skiing. A case report.
abstract: Closed spontaneous rupture of the anterior tibial tendon is an uncommon injury that occurs after relatively minor trauma in middle-aged and elderly men. A 72-year-old retired physician sustained a complete anterior tibial tendon rupture while he was skiing cross-country. Direct primary repair of the tendon resulted in satisfactory restoration of muscle strength and return to an active life-style.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Stuart
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000843:Ankle Joint; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D012865:Skiing / Q000293:injuries*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013977:Tibia