Rupture of tibialis posterior tendon in a closed ankle fracture.
Presented is a case report of a tibialis posterior tendon rupture associated with a closed ankle fracture. The treatment is open reduction and fixation at the bony fragments with primary repair of the tendon. This injury, although rare, illustrates that soft-tissue injuries must be considered in the management of unusual or complex fractures.
D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery