title: Acute rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon: a case report.
abstract: Acute rupture of tendons on the dorsum of the foot is rare and the diagnosis can be difficult. We present the case of a 51-year-old man who sustained an acute rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon. Pain about the medial aspect of the midfoot and ambulation with a steppage gait were the keys to formulating a correct diagnosis. The tendon was repaired primarily 10 days after injury. At his final follow-up examination 6 months after surgery, the patient was asymptomatic and ambulated with a normal gait.
authors.affiliation: Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic, Columbus, Georgia 31995-3299.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Rimoldi
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Oberlander
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Waldrop
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Hunter
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery