Acute rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon: a case report.
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.
Rimoldi
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RL
Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic, Columbus, Georgia 31995-3299.
Oberlander
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MA
Waldrop
J I
JI
Hunter
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SC
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