title: [Rupture of the tibialis anterior tendon--a rare sports injury].
abstract: Rupture of the anterior tibial tendon is a very rare injury in sports. The rupture is based on degeneration of the tendon and caused by a forced plantarflexion. Main symptoms of this often "missed injury" are impossibility of dorsal extension of the foot and a palpable gap. The diagnosis can be confirmed by sonography or MRI. A complete healing can only be reached by operation. The reconstruction is done by tendon suture or distal refixation. Postoperative the ankle is immobilized in a cast for 6 weeks.
authors.affiliation: Unfallchirurgische Klinik der Kliniken des Main-Taunus-Kreises GmbH, Hofheim/Taunus.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ernst
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Eisenbeis
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mockwitz
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography