title: Dynamic splinting after extensor hallucis longus tendon repair. A case report.
abstract: Surgery often is recommended to prevent the symptomatic hallux flexus and equinus deformity that may result from traumatic laceration of the extensor hallucis longus (EHL) tendon. Surgical repair of the EHL tendon, however, may cause scarring and adhesion formation that results in a loss of EHL tendon function. Dynamic splinting may be used during rehabilitation to prevent these complications. The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of dynamic splinting in the treatment of a patient after EHL tendon laceration and surgical repair.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Skoff
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006214:Hallux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013165:Splints; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000517:prevention & control