title: Closed rupture of the flexor hallucis longus tendon in a long distance runner: report of a case and review of the literature.
abstract: A unique case report of rupture of the flexor hallucis longus tendon at the great toe metatarsal head level is reported in a well-trained marathon runner. The literature regarding interruptions of the flexor hallucis longus tendon is reviewed. There is an identifiable trend: Closed ruptures of the tendons when repaired, do not permit pull-through of the tendon, whereas open lacerations have some potential to restore this function.
authors.affiliation: Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Romash
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012420:Running / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*